Vesey could now join his draft team, the Nashville Predators, right away by signing an entry-level contract — an opportunity he’s not afforded elsewhere if he goes the free agency route. But speculation has it that’s no guarantee.
Vesey finished up his senior year with eight fewer goals and 12 fewer points in five less games compared to his junior season last year, but he still led the ECAC in goals (24) and points (46) this season. At the national level, his numbers rank him fifth in points per game (1.44) and third in goals per game (0.