The Bruins will meet with Jimmy Vesey on Wednesday, according to a source familiar with the situation. Among the perks the Bruins are expected to pitch to the Charlestown native and North Reading resident are playing for his hometown team and competing for a job as the No. 2 left wing behind Brad Marchand.

Vesey conducted his first round of in-person meetings with NHL suitors Tuesday after becoming an unrestricted free agent at 12:01 a.m. The Sabres had owned exclusive negotiating rights until the deadline after acquiring Vesey’s rights from Nashville for a 2016 third-round pick June 20.

Vesey and agent Peter Fish will conclude the meetings Wednesday. The Harvard graduate will most likely make his decision Thursday or Friday.

The identities of the teams that met with Vesey Tuesday are unknown. The Blackhawks, Devils, Islanders, Maple Leafs, and Rangers are on Vesey’s short list.

Regardless of his destination, Vesey will sign a two-year entry-level contract worth $925,000 annually. He can also earn a maximum of $1.925 million in performance bonuses.

Here are the pluses and minuses for the teams in the running:

Boston

Plus: Hometown team . . . Would be a second- or third-line left wing, complementing Brad Marchand and Matt Beleskey . . . Good friends with fellow Charlestown native Matt Grzelcyk . . . Father Jim is a Bruins alum and former teammate of general manager Don Sweeney.

Minus: Core players are aging and top prospects have years to go before NHL ripening . . . Could be challenging to meet the pressure of playing in his hometown market.

Buffalo

Plus: Chance to ride on buddy Jack Eichel’s left side for the next 10 years . . . Lots of other young talent, such as Rasmus Ristolainen and Sam Reinhart . . . Players like playing for coach Dan Bylsma.

Minus: Buffalo still needs a few more vets to push for the playoffs regularly . . . Winters aren’t kind in Buffalo.

Chicago

Plus: Not many players would turn down the chance to play alongside three-time champions . . . Great arena and city for a young man . . . Could be Jonathan Toews’s left wing . . . Toews, Patrick Kane, Artemi Panarin, and Duncan Keith are good at padding their teammates’ stats.

Minus: Chicago’s perpetual cap trouble leads to annual roster trimming . . . Only team among the finalists to be a time zone away.

New Jersey

Plus: Devils are rebuilding under GM Ray Shero and coach John Hynes . . . Could be a good No. 2 left wing behind Taylor Hall . . . Goalie Cory Schneider keeps his team in every game.

Minus: Team is still a few years away from being a consistent playoff contender . . . Prudential Center is not exactly overflowing with atmosphere.

New York Islanders

Plus: John Tavares would not be a bad disher . . . Islanders are looking to take another step after going two rounds in the playoffs . . . Lots to do in Brooklyn.

Minus: Islanders lost some big pieces in Kyle Okposo, Frans Nielsen, and Matt Martin . . . Staying in Brooklyn is not a certainty for the franchise.

New York Rangers

Plus: It’s New York City . . . Would be teammates with BC product Kevin Hayes, who’s offered his counsel on being a four-year collegian and signing as a free agent . . . Could have a home behind Rick Nash and Chris Kreider on the third line.

Minus: Rangers are trying to get younger while being locked into Nash, Dan Girardi, and Marc Staal . . . Goalie Henrik Lundqvist makes up for a lot of shortcomings.

Toronto

Plus: The team that employs father Jim (scout) and brother Nolan (pick) . . . Plenty of up-and-comers, including No. 1 pick Auston Matthews . . . Leafs are only getting better.

Minus: Coach Mike Babcock is not every player’s cup of tea . . . Leafs are still due some growing pains before maturing.

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