The Sabres wanted Vesey when he became a free agent out of the NCAA ranks in 2016, but he chose New York instead. So, Buffalo gets some redemption here by acquiring the big winger. Vesey has yet to fully bust out offensively but that could happen this season.

The Rangers have several young forwards to implement into the lineup for 2019-20, so they felt comfortable shipping Vesey to Buffalo at this time. Whether this move is a precursor to an Artemi Panarin signing as a UFA is anyone's guess right now.

Vesey's stock should be on the rise after this move. He has a good shot at playing top-six winger minutes in Buffalo and is definitely worth a late-round draft pick in most league formats.