Completed trade between the Jets and Boston Bruins that changes the franchise
A completed trade that changed the Boston Bruins franchise.
On this day in 1991 in hockey history a trade was completed that changed the Bruins franchise and organization.
The Boston Bruins and Winnipeg Jets combined for a trade that would send Jim Vesey to the Boston Bruins and the Winnipeg Jets would acquire future considerations.
33 years ago today ON THIS DAY in hockey history (June 20, 1991):
The
@NHLBruins
acquire Jim Vesey from the Winnipeg Jets for future considerations
After being acquired by the Bruins he would end up playing 4 games for the team in 1991-92, and then spend the rest of his career in the minors.
During the 1992-93 season Vesey went on to score 38 goals 39 assists for 77 points in 71 games with the Providence Bruins including the first goal of franchise history.
Scored 38 goals for Providence Bruins in '92-93, including first goal in franchise history
Did the Bruins make the right decision trading for Jim Vesey?
POLL |
Did the Bruins make the right decision trading for Jim Vesey? |
Yes | 31 | 28.2 % |
No | 43 | 39.1 % |
Terrible trade | 36 | 32.7 % |
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