Free agent forward Jimmy Vesey signs a new contract with a new team

Former Rangers forward lands 2-year contract in Switzerland

Danny Wild-Imagn ImagesDanny Wild-Imagn Images Apparently unable to land a job in NHL free agency, former New York Rangers forward Jimmy Vesey signed a two-year contract with Geneve-Servette to play in Switzerland. There were reports last week that Vesey was considering offers to play in Russia. If true, it could be that proposed deals fell through or never came to fruition. Or perhaps Vesey saw an easier path back to the NHL if his current cont…

Avalanche's UFA Forward Signs in Swiss League

Jimmy Vesey is heading to Switzerland for a couple of seasons. The 32-year-old forward signed a two-year deal with Geneve-Servette on Monday, ending a stint of nine consecutive years in the NHL. Vesey was acquired by the Avs ahead of the trade deadline along with Ryan Lindgren from the New York Rangers. The Avs didn’t use him at all in the postseason after he got just 10 regular-season games. He was one of Colorado’s two extra forwards for most …

Free agent forward Jimmy Vesey signs a new contract with a new team

This just in, free agent forward Jimmy Vesey has signed a two year contract with Genève-Servette HC of the Swiss National League (NL).The 32 year old forward has played for several NHL franchises: the New York Rangers, Buffalo Sabres, Toronto Maple Leafs, Vancouver Canucks, New Jersey Devils, and Colorado Avalanche. He has 657 NHL games and 203 points (103 goals, 100 assists). Over the past two years, he has established himself as a reliable, ha…