NYR TODAY MON 8/15: Vesey, Alumni Birthdays, TDINYRH

Jimmy Vesey Hits Free Agent Market Today

According to the New York Post, Vesey's agent says that there are a couple of holes in the Rangers lineup that his client could fit in and "I couldn't envision a scenario where the Rangers wouldn't want to make a pitch, and they would definitely be a possibility." He added that the Rangers are an interesting option for any free agent.
Vesey is having last minute talks with the Sabres thought it's still likely he becomes a UFA.

NYR Alumni Birthdays 8/15: 
Stephane Brochu D (1988-1989) Sheldon Kannegiesser D (1972-1974) Craig MacTavish C (1993-1994, Asst Coach 1997-1999)

Today in NYR History August 15, 1989: 

Roger Neilson becomes the 25th head coach in Rangers history.
Neilson coached the New York Rangers from 1989 to 1993, posting a record of 141-104-35 in 280 games coached and finished in first place of the Patrick Divison twice. His tenure with the New York Rangers was successful; the highlight was coaching the team to the Presidents' Trophy as the first place team in the league in 1992. However, the Rangers can't get past the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs in either season, and when they're 19-17-4 at the halfway point of the 1992-93 season, Neilson is replaced by Ron Smith.

In 1999, Neilson was diagnosed with bone cancer, which spread to become skin cancer in 2001. He died on June 21, 2003, only five days after his 69th birthday.