The Vancouver Canucks claimed forward Jimmy Vesey off waivers from the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday, the team announced.
Vesey is currently on a one-year deal worth $900,000. The former Hobey Baker winner has amassed five goals and two assists over 30 games this season.
Vesey, 27, largely played a fourth-line role in Toronto, averaging 11:07 of ice time per game. Leafs general manager Kyle Dubas said Tuesday the team waived Vesey to increase roster flexibility.
