Jersey Wing 1,521 Report post Posted February 1, 2014 https://twitter.com/ChrisBottaNHL/status/429455443828944896 Chris Botta@ChrisBottaNHLExpect the Red Wings to inquire about Thomas Vanek from the Isles as a rental. Chris Botta@ChrisBottaNHLNHL/soccer biz writer for @sbjsbd. NY Times sports writer. SNY NHL insider. Founder of Islanders Point Blank. Former 20-year PR exec with NYI. Husband. Dad. Long Island, New York · sportsbusinessjournal.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PumpkinEscobar 136 Report post Posted February 1, 2014 Not sure how they'll pull it off with no cap space and Weiss coming back 1 Dominator2005 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dominator2005 558 Report post Posted February 1, 2014 As far as the kids (Tatar, Nyquist, Jurco, Mantha, DeKe, Shehan, Ouellet, Sproul) are staying I don't mind. 1 Wingsfan72 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Euro_Twins 4,485 Report post Posted February 3, 2014 Nyquist and jurco probably go the other way I would assume unfortunately Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rick zombo 3,739 Report post Posted February 3, 2014 Nyquist and jurco probably go the other way I would assume unfortunately For a rental? No chance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WingsallTheway 383 Report post Posted February 3, 2014 I don't think vanek would fit here...yes hes a goal scorer which is EXACTLY what the forward group needs, but hes a soft floater who isnt responsible defensively at all.He's also looking for a huge contract and I think signing him to a long contract would kill any team 1 Dominator2005 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadgerBob 297 Report post Posted February 3, 2014 Pass. I agree with what has been repeated in other threads. This guy intends on testing the FA market at the end of the season. No way would I give up any player that is important to our future (Gus, Tatar, Jurco, Mantha, Dekeyser, etc.) for some guy that's just going to bolt as soon as some morons throw a $8M/year contract at him. 1 Dominator2005 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Euro_Twins 4,485 Report post Posted February 4, 2014 For a rental? No chance. I didn't say it would be a good idea, but I assume thay would be the asking price Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
St. Michael (the Red Wing) 422 Report post Posted February 5, 2014 Pass on Vanek Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jesusberg 1,256 Report post Posted February 5, 2014 Considering he played for the Golden Gophers, has family there and Heatley's 7.5 million is coming off the books next season, I'd say it's a pretty good chance that he signs in Minnesota next season. No reason to risk moving assets for a guy who seems to be heading somewhere else. 2 Dominator2005 and St. Michael (the Red Wing) reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
number9 3,297 Report post Posted February 5, 2014 If Vanek went to Minnesota they'd have a darn good top 6 Parise - Koivu - Vanek Coyle - Granlund - Pominville Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Euro_Twins 4,485 Report post Posted February 5, 2014 meh, parise has been under performing since signing that huge deal, he was always a bit overrated anyways. Koivu is no sauperstar but hes good enough coyle i know nothing about, but judging by his stats isn't anything special, Granland same deal, more assists, Pominville is still pretty good Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
number9 3,297 Report post Posted February 6, 2014 meh, parise has been under performing since signing that huge deal, he was always a bit overrated anyways. Koivu is no sauperstar but hes good enough coyle i know nothing about, but judging by his stats isn't anything special, Granland same deal, more assists, Pominville is still pretty good Forgot neidereitter as well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadgerBob 297 Report post Posted February 6, 2014 If Vanek went to Minnesota they'd have a darn good top 6 Parise - Koivu - Vanek Coyle - Granlund - Pominville Yet somehow, with all the great players they have, they'll still manage to mess up their season, because, well that's what Minnesota teams do Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ahkmed 25 Report post Posted February 6, 2014 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140204/SPORTS0103/302040120“I don’t envision us trading away players who could be part of our future,” general manager Ken Holland said. “Those are the players other teams will be asking about.” Hopefully so!I really don`t get all these trade rumours concerning Gaborik or Vanek..it`s like some sportswriters just sit at their desks, bored, with nothing to write about, because seriously, is there a sane GM in the NHL that would brag about a trade in the making before it`s done, ignoring the chance that someone decides to trump his offer? And then they just make stuff like this up, without even thinking about the cap crunch of the teams involved.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
