New York Rangers: Ranking the age 25 and under forwards

NEWARK, NJ - MARCH 21: New Jersey Devils goalie Cory Schneider (35) makes a save against New York Rangers right wing Pavel Buchnevich (89) during the first period of the National Hockey League game between the New Jersey Devils and the New York Rangers on March 21, 2017, at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

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NEW YORK, NY – MAY 02: New York Rangers left wing Jimmy Vesey (26) works out of the Rangers zone during the second period of game 3 of the second round of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs between the Ottawa Senators and the New York Rangers on May 02, 2017, at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY. (Photo by David Hahn/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

#6: Jimmy Vesey

Jimmy Vesey being last on this list says a lot about the New York Rangers forwards 25 and under.

Vesey signed with the Rangers last summer out of Harvard University. Vesey was the the 2016 Hobey Baker award winner, awarded to college’s best player.

After graduating, he chose to not sign with the Buffalo Sabres, who held his draft rights, and instead hit the free agent market. That decision has played out nicely for Vesey.

His rookie season was quite impressive considering this was his first taste of professional hockey. Vesey had 16 goals and 11 assists through 80 regular season games.

Vesey elevated his game in the playoffs too. He had one goals and four assists in the Rangers’ 12 playoff games.

There is a lot to like in Vesey going forward. He has a high ceiling and could be a top six forward one day.

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