Leafs add Jimmy Vesey to their lineup

The Toronto Maple Leafs remain busy during free agency, this time signing defenceman Jimmy Vesey to a new deal. It's a one year contract worth $900,000.

Vesey, 27, appeared in 60 games for the Buffalo Sabres during the 2019-20 season, recording nine goals and 11 assists. In 304 career NHL games between Buffalo and the New York Rangers, he has recorded 110 points (59 goals, 51 assists). Prior to beginning his professional career, Vesey appeared in 128 games for Harvard University, registering 80 goals and 64 assists for 144 points. He captured the Hobey Baker Award as the NCAA's top men's ice hockey player in 2015-16.

Vesey was originally selected by the Nashville Predators in the third round (66th overall) of the 2012 NHL Draft.

In addition to Vesey, the Leafs have also added fellow blueliners T.J. Brodie and Zach Bogosian, as well as forward Wayne Simmonds. Toronto also traded Andreas Johnsson to the New Jersey Devils in exchange for Joey Anderson.

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