It wasn’t so much the glitz and glamour of New York City, but the tradition of the franchise. And it wasn’t so much the look of the Broadway Blueshirt, but where he fit within the group of those set to wear the same sweater.
The decision that Jimmy Vesey made to come to the Rangers was a long one, rooted in his incredibly analytical mind, his quiet nature and his overwhelming desire to be successful. He listened to sales pitches from some of the most attractive franchises in the NHL, and saw all the good opportunities that were out there for a player with such immense talent.