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# From the Branches: It's Jimmy Vesey eve, and you know the drill Sabres fans
- URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/from-the-branches-its-jimmy-vesey-day-you-know-the-drill-buffalo-sabres-fans-cry-harrington-cry/
- Published: 2016-08-15T11:40:19.000Z
- Updated: 2016-08-15T11:40:19.000Z
- Description: Lake Erie is about to get salty from all the tears shed by the Sabres faithful after Vesey signs elsewhere.
- Author: Adam Selvig
- Tags: From The Branches, #chorus, #Import 2023-04-05 11:43

Tomorrow's the day Buffaloonians have been waiting for all year! It's the day that the [Sabres](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/buffalo-sabres?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) spent a third round pick to get to. It's the day Jimmy "I don't care for hot chicken" [Vesey](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/157820/jimmy-vesey?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) officially becomes a free agent, and after spending a third round pick to get some extra wooing time, the rumours are all surrounding the fact that...

[NHL Rumours: Bruins make Vesey's 'short list' - Sportsnet.ca](http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/nhl-rumours-bruins-make-veseys-short-list/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[Jimmy Vesey's Agent Says Blackhawks on List of Potential Teams](http://thehockeywriters.com/jimmy-veseys-agent-says-blackhawks-on-list-of-potential-teams/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[Jimmy Vesey Watch: Shortlist narrowing down; Rangers, Devils in mix? - CBSSports.com](http://www.cbssports.com/nhl/news/jimmy-vesey-watch-shortlist-narrowing-down-rangers-devils-in-mix/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[Report: Leafs, Blackhawks The Finalists For Vesey | The LeafsNation](http://theleafsnation.com/2016/8/11/report-leafs-blackhawks-the-finalists-for-vesey?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

No reports have Buffalo mentioned as a finalist.

Tomorrow has the potential to be one of the greatest days since Mike Babcock ditched the Sabres for the Leafs. Remember that? From last summer?

[Mike Babcock links: 'Crushing blow' leaves Sabres 'livid' over decision to go to Toronto | MLive.com](http://www.mlive.com/redwings/index.ssf/2015/05/mike%5Fbabcock%5Flinks%5Fcrushing%5Fbl.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[Harrington: Sabres thought they had Babcock locked up - Audio - TSN](http://www.tsn.ca/radio/vancouver-1040-i-1410/harrington-sabres-thought-they-had-babcock-locked-up-1.287496?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[LGD: Mike Harrington Is Sad Online | The LeafsNation](http://theleafsnation.com/2016/3/31/lgd-mike-harrington-is-sad-online?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[Mike Babcock says Sabres' offer was bigger than Maple Leafs' - CBSSports.com](http://www.cbssports.com/nhl/news/mike-babcock-says-sabres-offer-was-bigger-than-maple-leafs/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[Mike Babcock picks Leafs over Sabres, lands massive contract - Buffalo Hockey Beat](http://www.buffalohockeybeat.com/mike-babcock-picks-leafs-over-sabres-lands-massive-contract/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[Sabres' Murray talks Babcock loss, coach search - Sportsnet.ca](http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/tim-murray-mike-babcock-dan-bylsma-buffalo-sabres-toronto-maple-leafs-bid-contract/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[Reports: 'Livid' Sabres thought they had Babcock - Sportsnet.ca](http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/reports-buffalo-sabres-livid-believed-they-had-coach-mike-babcock/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[What we learned from Mike Babcock's introduction as Leafs coach | NHL | Sporting News](http://www.sportingnews.com/nhl/news/mike-babcock-maple-leafs-press-conference-buffalo-sabres-detroit-red-wings-kyle-dubas-mark-hunter/m9xplcmr5v5w17wbeqv48dh0z?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

You know what we learned? Mike Harrington is a sensitive soul who will drive hundreds of kilometers to whine at a press conference.

Oh what a day that was.

But that's just a coach, it's the players that really matter, like [Steven Stamkos](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/55082/steven-stamkos?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com). Remember that? When the Sabres offered him all the money to join them?

"But some of the numbers being speculated on are upwards of $12 million per year coming out of Buffalo" - Darren Dreger

[RUMOR: Steven Stamkos to the Buffalo Sabres :: The World Bowl](http://theworldbowl.sportsblog.com/posts/19440544/rumor--steven-stamkos-to-the-buffalo-sabres.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[Report: Sabres going "absolutely all-in" on Steven Stamkos - Die By The Blade](http://www.diebytheblade.com/2016/6/21/11989122/buffalo-sabres-going-absolutely-all-in-steven-stamkos?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[Can the Buffalo Sabres afford Steven Stamkos? - Die By The Blade](http://www.diebytheblade.com/2016/3/19/11268396/how-can-we-afford-him?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[HockeyBuzz.com - Michael Pachla - Teams will line up for Steven Stamkos but Buffalo might be the best fit.](http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog/Michael-Pachla/Teams-will-line-up-for-Steven-Stamkos-but-Buffalo-might-be-the-best-fit/209/77229?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[Sabres "All In" on Steven Stamkos: Report](http://thehockeywriters.com/sabres-all-in-on-steven-stamkos-report/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

But Stamkos stayed in Tampa, even the [Maple Leafs](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/toronto-maple-leafs?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) and their pool of awesome prospects couldn't woo him away.

How about when the tank was SO OBVIOUS for McDavid that they hosted an Erie Otters game because

"The Sabres organization has made a real commitment to develop and grow hockey at every level"

[said Sabres president Ted Black](http://sabres.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=728889&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)LOLOLOL So how many non-McDavid games have they hosted? That's right, NONE.

Also they sold these:

And how did the team react when they lost and had to, ugh, draft [Jack Eichel](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/255252/jack-eichel?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)?

[Sabres GM Tim Murray: ‘I’m disappointed for our fans’](http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/sabres-gm-tim-murray---i-m-disappointed-for-our-fans-011101406.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

Wow! Why aren't superstars lining up to play for PPP's friend Tim Murray?

But, it's okay Buffalo, as long as you didn't come on too strong you won't chase him away.

> Hey [@19Vesey](https://twitter.com/19Vesey?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com), [#Sabres](https://twitter.com/hashtag/Sabres?src=hash&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) fans have a message for you... [#BestFansEver](https://twitter.com/hashtag/BestFansEver?src=hash&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [#290Billboard](https://twitter.com/hashtag/290Billboard?src=hash&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [pic.twitter.com/HIyQ02pn3C](https://t.co/HIyQ02pn3C?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)
> 
> — Northtown Automotive (@NorthtownAuto) [July 8, 2016](https://twitter.com/NorthtownAuto/status/751410093091090432?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) 

Well, you know all about driving players away, eh?

[Buffalo News laments loss of Briere/Drury](http://www.phillysportsforums.com/forums/showthread.php?13134-Buffalo-News-laments-loss-of-Briere-Drury&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[Why Buffalo Should (Sort of) Forget About Danny Briere | The Hosers](http://www.thehosers.com/2012/04/why-buffalo-should-sort-of-forget-about.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[Briere-Drury playoff thrills are a distant memory - Bucky & Sully](http://buckyandsully.buffalonews.com/2015/05/19/briere-drury-playoff-thrills-are-a-distant-memory/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[Sabres never in running to re-sign co-captains - Sports - The Buffalo News](http://www.buffalonews.com/sabres%5Fnever%5Fin%5Frunning%5Fto%5Fre-sign%5Fco-captains.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

Poor, poor Sabres.Well hey, atleast you have quality forwards on your team like [Eichel](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/257732/jack-eichel?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) and...uh...Masterson Nominee Ryan O'Rielly (seriously, good one Buffalo Media), and...well..you know.

Listen, the team itself may or may not look good in the future, but there are other factors that come into play when picking a team. Like, is the city constantly on fire?

How about the views you can get from your windows?

> Is there any windowless rooms? [#buffalo](https://twitter.com/hashtag/buffalo?src=hash&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [http://t.co/ON273W1i](http://t.co/ON273W1i?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)
> 
> — Joffrey Lupul (@JLupul) [December 15, 2011](https://twitter.com/JLupul/status/147431807003004929?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) 

Or, is the owner such a cheap billionaire[ they charge $20 for ROOKIE CAMP](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/maple-leafs-vs-sabres-a-tale-of-two-development-camps/) games? Hey, if Vesey loved tightwad billionaire owners he'd be going to Edmonton or Detroit.

Atleast he'd have the support of the Buffalo News if he signs there:

> I'm sick of this kid already. Hasn't played a single game in the NHL. There's my thoughts. [https://t.co/KtEOH7Hq5E](https://t.co/KtEOH7Hq5E?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)
> 
> — Mike Harrington (@BNHarrington) [August 15, 2016](https://twitter.com/BNHarrington/status/764991986722074625?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) 

> Not a bit. Sign with Nashville when you're drafted or sign with the Sabres when they trade for your rights. [https://t.co/mq4GEMrhIn](https://t.co/mq4GEMrhIn?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)
> 
> — Mike Harrington (@BNHarrington) [August 15, 2016](https://twitter.com/BNHarrington/status/764994513911869442?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) 

> For the "he's just following the rules" crowd: Ask some 6-7-year NHLers what they think of Vesey's UFA status. They'd say it's a crock
> 
> — Mike Harrington (@BNHarrington) [August 15, 2016](https://twitter.com/BNHarrington/status/765013071140192256?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) 

Sorry Buffalo, but tomorrow may not be your day.

**Here are some links:**

**Leafs News**

[PPP PPP - Pension Plan Puppets](http://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/2016/8/14/12471230/ppp-ppp)  
Goldenhawk is gathering people at Bier Market downtown Toronto on Friday. I'll be there! (Not sure if this is incentive to come or stay away....)

[Toronto Maple Leafs: There Is No More Five Year Plan - Editor In Leaf](http://editorinleaf.com/2016/08/13/toronto-maple-leafs-playoffs-soon/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
But we're only a year or two in?

[We probably shouldn't even be talking about tanking | The LeafsNation](http://theleafsnation.com/2016/8/14/we-probably-shouldn-t-even-be-talking-about-tanking?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
No, no more of that

**Other Top 25's:**

[Canadiens 2016 Top 25 Under 25: #23 Zachary Fucale - Eyes On The Prize](http://www.habseyesontheprize.com/top-25-under-25/2016/8/15/12399432/canadiens-2016-top-25-under-25-zachary-fucale-goaltender-prospect-rankings-profile-update?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[Top 25 San Jose Sharks Under 25: No. 1 Tomas Hertl - Fear The Fin](http://www.fearthefin.com/2016/8/14/12470062/top-25-san-jose-sharks-under-25-no-1-tomas-hertl?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[Top 25 Under 25: #17 Tyler Wotherspoon - Matchsticks and Gasoline](http://www.matchsticksandgasoline.com/2016/8/14/12471910/top-25-under-25-17-tyler-wotherspoon?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[The Cannon Top 25 Under 25 - #21 Oscar Dansk - The Cannon](http://www.jacketscannon.com/2016/8/14/12451884/the-cannon-top-25-under-25-21-oscar-dansk?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[Red Wings Top 25 Under 25: Givani Smith - Winging It In Motown](http://www.wingingitinmotown.com/2016/8/15/12412784/red-wings-top-25-under-25-givani-smith?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

**Other Stuff**

[Regarding Nikita Kucherov: Don't Panic! (yet) - Raw Charge](http://www.rawcharge.com/2016/8/14/12406016/regarding-nikita-kucherov-dont-panic-yet?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[Bryan Rust takes a nap with the Stanley Cup, is adorable - PensBurgh](http://www.pensburgh.com/2016/8/14/12471996/bryan-rust-takes-a-nap-with-the-stanley-cup-is-adorable?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[Report: Radim Vrbata to sign one-year deal with the Arizona Coyotes - Five For Howling](http://www.fiveforhowling.com/2016/8/14/12478290/report-radim-vrbata-to-sign-one-year-deal-with-the-arizona-coyotes?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[Jack Eichel doesn't want to hold your snake, and other funny moments from the 2015-16 season - Die By The Blade](http://www.diebytheblade.com/2016/8/14/12474260/jack-eichel-doesnt-want-to-hold-your-snake-and-other-funny-moments?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[Superstar expectations in the Big Apple - Blue Seat Blogs :: Blue Seat Blogs](http://blueseatblogs.com/2016/08/14/superstar-expectations-big-apple/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

Alright everyone, fingers crossed we get the outcome we want from today.

### Where will Vesey sign?

| Buffalo, you asshole                                 | 80  |
| ---------------------------------------------------- | --- |
| Toronto, duh                                         | 315 |
| Boston, he's going home!                             | 104 |
| Chicago, he wants to win                             | 127 |
| Rangers, he wants to almost, but never actually, win | 31  |
| Nashville, because swerve!                           | 19  |
| Other (I refuse to put it in the comments)           | 36  |