Rumor: Move expected today, Vanek/Vrbata? (update: it's Vanek)

[SoupyFIN]

Sounds like Vanek or Vrabata perhaps, using a pick we got from Bolland deal.

Rather just keep the pick.

The thing with Vrbata is the bonuses, he gets like 3 million for making the playoffs. something like that.

1.25M for playoffs total, which is probably 200-300k per round won. He's already earned 2x 500k for games played and pts, but I think those bonuses stay with Yotes since he reached those with them.

 

[Ryuji Yamazaki]

Rather just keep the pick.

1.25M for playoffs total, which is probably 200-300k per round won.

Same here

 

[ShootIt]

he wont come cheap..

True. But if we want top 9 help and PP help as well, got to pay.

Doubt someone like Vanek would be cheaper.

Edit: all I hope is if we acquire a player for just picks, Malgin goes down again. No sense seeing him on the ice for less than 4th line minutes when he could get top 6 time in the AHL

 

[Chaos2k7]

Either would be better than Hudler or Purcell from last year IMO.

 

[Ekblad]

Either would be better than Hudler or Purcell from last year IMO.

IDK.. I was pretty pumped over getting hudler, he was a good player prior to the trade and an even better player the year before..
Id say go big (jagr replacement) or stay pat and draft new prospects.

 

[RogerRoger]

Either would be better than Hudler or Purcell from last year IMO.

Vanek in the playoffs is likePurcell and Hudler.

Let's get Vrbata and Iginla. We could have a geriatric RW lineup!

 

[ucanthanzalthetruth]

We've all watched this team all season. It's mindblowing they're going to waste a high pick when we have no farm.

 

[FlaPanthers11]

Gross.

 

[EnforceTheLaus]

If we get someone, hopefully more than a rental

 

[Everything is fine]

Vanek makes me nervous. He has a reputation of being lazy but he has put up impressive numbers this year.

Wouldn't be the worst thing for our young players to gain more playoff experience and maybe even win a round.
But still keep the 1st.

 

[RogerRoger]

We've all watched this team all season. It's mindblowing they're going to waste a high pick when we have no farm.

I agree, but making the playoffs can be very important to recruit more fans. The Panthers went back to back in the playoffs only once, it would be a pretty big deal even if the team has been mediocre.

 

[Dread Clawz]

We're 2 pts out. We have to try.

 

[RogerRoger]

Let's get the Sedins

 

[RainingRats]

We're 2 pts out. We have to try.

With 2 games against Toronto. That's a potential 8 point swing.

This draft is weak too. Additionally, getting a guy like Vanek or Vrbata could be a good test run for a short term contract.

on the other hand, maybe we offer Vegas these pick(s) to not select an available D.

 

[Ryuji Yamazaki]

Let's get the Sedins

I actually thought about that too lol. Would be too much salary coming back though.

 

[Haj]

Its dumb to trade assets for a rental, especially if we are getting a new coach in the off season.

 

[Bure1096]

Ownership wants to make the playoffs at any cost. I can't disagree with them.

 

[MintyFresh88]

Its dumb to trade assets for a rental, especially if we are getting a new coach in the off season.

Is it dumb if it's the difference between making the playoffs and not?

They'll have to really assess right now whether the current group can get it done or if they need to upgrade somewhere.

Vrbata, Vanek, Iginla don't get me overly excited to be honest. Personally, I don't think adding 1 player will get us into the playoffs but we will have to wait and see.

 

[SoupyFIN]

Had we not given up that 2nd to get rid of Savard for nothing, trading a 2nd now would be a non-issue. We can't keep bleeding picks when our prospects pool isn't looking that great.

 

[GrumpyKelly]

Haven't seen Vanek this year much at all but last year he was slow. Like Hudler/Jags slow. Yeah he'll get some points, just like Hudler last year, but is a pain to watch 5v5.

Vrbata no idea if he still has any wheels left.


Giving up even a second rounder would be tough. Are these guys really difference makers anymore? I mean we are talking about guys who are playing for their lives in the league at this point.

 

[Haj]

Is it dumb if it's the difference between making the playoffs and not?

They'll have to really assess right now whether the current group can get it done or if they need to upgrade somewhere.

Vrbata, Vanek, Iginla don't get me overly excited to be honest. Personally, I don't think adding 1 player will get us into the playoffs but we will have to wait and see.

I don't see how adding 1 forward will help us. The Jagr and Jokinen spots have to be upgraded this off season.

Not sure they provide enough because they are aging. I hope I am wrong here, but Jagr's lack of speed hurts us defensively.

 

[GrumpyKelly]

I don't see how adding 1 forward will help us.

Yep, it really isn't going to be the difference between playoffs or not.

This team has enough things to fix within that will decide their fate.

 

[EnforceTheLaus]

 

[Gentle Man]

Rather make a long-term move vs rentals.

Call Colorado

 

[RainingRats]

Rather make a long-term move vs rentals.

Call Colorado

Sakic seems trigger shy so far. They should be selling big time.