As far as NHL G.M.s go, New York Rangers general manager Jeff Gorton has had a series of both good and bad moves. For every college free agent signing there has been an equally befuddling choice. New York has the rare opportunity to get a large number of college free agents because of the allure surrounding the team.
When it comes to Jimmy Vesey, the organization has never truly put the forward in a position to succeed. Based on the hype surrounding the former Hobey Baker winner, some had the expectation that the Harvard product would immediately slide into the team’s top six.