Previewing Jimmy Vesey's Decision

In this episode of the ToT-cast, Chris Okrainetz, Jake Middleton and Dave Morassutti discuss everything Jimmy Vesey, including the Toronto Maple Leafs chances of landing the Hobey Baker Award winner. They discuss the recent rumours surrounding Vesey, who they feel the frontrunner is, a scouting report on the Harvard star, and they each impersonate a team and make a mock pitch as to why Vesey should sign with them. Here’s a rundown of what was discussed on the podcast: – We discuss the latest rumours surrounding Jimmy Vesey (1:35) – We debate whether there is a frontrunner to sign him? (2:20) – We each take turns making a mock pitch to Vesey, impersonating the Buffalo Sabres (4:55), New Jersey Devils (6:00), Boston Bruins (7:36), Chicago Blackhawks (8:52), New York Rangers (9:44), and Toronto Maple Leafs (11:38) – We discuss Lou Lamoriello's ability to recruit and whether Vesey can handle the pressure that will inevitably be attached to his decison (16:41) – A scouting report on what Vesey brings to the table (21:28) – Could the Maple Leafs trade James van Riemsdyk if they sign Vesey? (25:51) – We debate how he would fit in with the Maple Leafs, if he were to sign with Toronto (29:58) – Final thoughts and predictions on where Vesey will sign (37:47) * * * You can listen to every episode of the ToT-cast on iTunes, SoundCloud, or stream it from our website. Make sure you not only subscribe to the show so you don’t miss any new episodes, but leave us a nice review — if you think we’ve earned it! Thanks for listening and be sure to follow us on Twitter @TipoftheTower, and like our Facebook page @Tip of the Tower.