I don't mind Vey being recalled and other players left simmering a while longer. Does Vey have as much upside long-term as some of the other prospects on the Heat? I would think not. However, what Vey does have is more NHL experience, a familiarity with the head coach already and probably some of the system that Gulutzan runs, and has also earned the recall on merit on top of it.
This team has been having some issues, so bringing in a guy that you can plug into the lineup and not have to worry about so much is a good thing right now. Let the more legitimate prospects keep gaining confidence and doing great things in a winning environment in the meantime.
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