To be fair to Benning, even when Vanek was considered in prime he only fetched a 2nd and a declining prospect. Seems no one really wants to trade for him.
Vanek should have returned a 5th or 6th round pick.
There is no excuse for trading him for Motte.
I've never seen a fan base defend such an incompetent GM.
When and why did Vanek's value drop so much?
You should read our board - we don't defend this goof.
I know. A lot of you are all over him.
But there seems to be a surprising number of fans that defend him based on his draft record.
Outside of putting up points, he doesn't really do anything. Reminds me of JVR. Now, points are obviously important but you're now expected to bring something else to the table as well.When and why did Vanek's value drop so much?
When and why did Vanek's value drop so much?
Uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh Vanek is going to be second on our team in points.... And he's getting a top 6 spot in the lineup on Wennberg's wing opposite of Foligno.When? Last year? Why? He's strictly offensive and that's it, but he's not going to take icetime from top players already on the team. Not a guy you put out there to win a game in the last minute or a guy to defend a lead.
It's been 2 games dude. Relax.CBJ is ready for an undo if you want Vanak back. Retain 90% of his remaining salary this year. Keep Joke, just give us Motte back
It's been 2 games dude. Relax.
Uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh Vanek is going to be second on our team in points.... And he's getting a top 6 spot in the lineup on Wennberg's wing opposite of Foligno.
He won't be put out to defend a lead... But if he puts up points Torts will put him out there to help win games..
It's been 2 games dude. Relax.
Wow, who could’ve predicted this???????
You saw the part where I said he wouldn't be put on the ice to hold a lead right? The jackets were ahead the entire game.
No **** he didn't play the last 10 minutes. Neither did Werenski.
Why drop? Vanek was never worth anything at trade-deadlines. Only the isles ever traded anything of value for him.When and why did Vanek's value drop so much?
Is there a more useless TDL acquisition than Thomas Vanek ? Last year did nothing for Florida. Nothing for Columbus so far. Not very good in the playoffs for the Habs years back.
And yet somehow i expect him to be traded again next year
lol why do playoff teams even want vanek
He's played 3 games all on the road. He hasn't even settled in yet. I'm not judging his performance until I see a bigger sample size. He hasn't exactly done shit but he's a offensive player, it takes time to build chemistry and learn your new system. Sometimes it clicks automatically, sometimes it takes time.You saw the part where I said he wouldn't be put on the ice to hold a lead right? The jackets were ahead the entire game.
No **** he didn't play the last 10 minutes. Neither did Werenski.
Motte played decent as an energy guy tonight. Had an amazing shift on the penalty kill 1 V 4 and held the puck in the Rangers zone for awhile.