Jimmy Vesey is reportedly listening to one last pre-free agency pitch from the team that owns his negotiating rights.
The Hobey Baker Award winner's camp is having last-minute discussions with the Buffalo Sabres, reports TSN's Ryan Rishaug.
Vesey will still likely test the free-agent market when eligible Monday, but the Sabres remain 'very much in the mix' to sign him, according to the report.
The 23-year-old's adviser, Peter Fish, told Yahoo Sports' Josh Cooper on Saturday that there's no favorite to sign his client and confirmed they were still talking with the Sabres, who have "always been a team that has interested" Vesey.
The Chicago Blackhawks, New Jersey Devils, Toronto Maple Leafs and Boston Bruins have all reportedly been linked to Vesey since his camp revealed its client's intent to become a free agent.
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Buffalo acquired the Harvard standout's negotiating rights in a trade with the Nashville Predators in June.
