From an article in July
http://thehockeywriters.com/jimmy-ve...after-college/
“When my season ends at Harvard, I would really like to sign [with Nashville] next spring and get some pro experience before heading into training camp [in 2016]. If the opportunity is right to sign here in Nashville, then it is going to be a no-brainer.”
Not saying things can't change but it seems the Preds are getting game tape and giving him feedback as he moves along, investing and trying to keep him.