Buffalo Sabres general manager Tim Murray is giving it his best shot at landing the best player in college hockey.

His club acquired the rights to this season's Hobey Baker Award winner - Jimmy Vesey - and while there is no guarantee Vesey will choose to sign with the Sabres, Murray feels his team could be desirable to the 23-year-old.

"Why not us?" Murray said, according to TSN's Bob McKenzie. "Why not give it a shot? We have a spot in our top six for him. We had four third-round picks."

Murray acquired Vesey's rights in exchange for a third-round pick in this year's draft, which was acquired in the trade that sent forward Jamie McGinn to the Anaheim Ducks.

"If I could've traded Jamie McGinn for Vesey's rights at deadline, I'd have done it," said Murray. "We'll give it our best shot."

Vesey has gone public saying the Boston Bruins would be on his list of potential places to sign, while the Toronto Maple Leafs have been another team speculated, given his dad works as a scout with the team.

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