I think the problem is the $$$$$$$.
Overall both ways? Not even close, once in a while he'll have an incredible game, but that's it. He's not in the NHL anymore for a reason
From the use of the word sisters, to claiming that they wouldn't fit because they lack toughness (in addition to not being young), sounds like the problem isn't just money for one poster.
Did I just read that someone wouldn't sign the Sedins? Seriously, you wouldn't sign two PPG players?
Yeah, because he is in the KHL.
You're fooling yourself if you think he wouldn't have been signed at some point. He may have had to wait it out a bit like Raymond / Morrow etc. especially since how bad that Radulov situation was handled and blown out of proportion, but he would be playing in the NHL if he wanted too.
Did I just read that someone wouldn't sign the Sedins? Seriously, you wouldn't sign two PPG players?
This makes the most sense. Sorry but habs just don't have the money to throw at Vanek. Instead habs are stuck with dead weight like Desharnais and Briere for 7.5mil. There's your Vanek money.
I think people forget there is a salary cap, and that there are some new contracts we have to give out and some are due raises.
Lots of good players I'd like the Habs to look into. But realistically, there are not many spots open next year (at least with the Forwards). And Subban, Eller, Markov, and Emelin would need to be re-signed first to know what tier of players (cap space) can fit. Trevor Lewis could be an affordable option to add depth, plays both C & W, plus is decent in the dot and a RH shot to boot. He's better than his numbers show.