Anyone have a GIF or video of Vanek's backcheck against Bollig? That was a thing of beauty.
Russo seems to think Vanek will be bought out. I agree. Pominville would be too much of a hit for too long.
I still think Vanek is trade-able.
Unless there is something going on behind the scenes, I don't see how you don't keep Vanek around for next year rather than pay 4M for him not to play.
I also think he is tradable, but we would have to take salary back. Maybe a Dman plus Vanek for a good, but highly paid forward? Plus, there is that pesky NMC.
Pominville's buyout is actually manageable. Just the 2nd year is extra high. But if there isn't any RW competition for the 3rd line spot, the Wild may keep him for 1 more year, and then buy him out.Russo seems to think Vanek will be bought out. I agree. Pominville would be too much of a hit for too long.
Russo seems to think Vanek will be bought out. I agree. Pominville would be too much of a hit for too long.
see if hes open to a trade but i say no to buying vanek out. suffer one more year like we should have done with johnsson. (not traded for leddy) save buyout for pommer if untradable
I'm 100% sure we can trade Vanek out for SOMETHING. Even if he has a NMC, I'm sure he'll prefer to play anywhere than be scratched.
I think the Wild would actually have to add value to get rid of him. Is he tradable? Well, if Clarkson can be traded with his contract, Vanek could be, too. But it's silly to think you'd get anything of value in return IMO. Retaining Salary is a given.
I'm 100% sure we can trade Vanek out for SOMETHING. Even if he has a NMC, I'm sure he'll prefer to play anywhere than be scratched.
Wow, you really know to make smart moves...
No reason to be rid of him unless it's a legit personnel/expansion draft thing. Highly unlikely that a better player takes his spot.