So there has been a lot of talk about how good the Vanek Trade has been/could be for us. At the same time it has been/will be terrible for the Islanders.  
  
But what is the WORST trade a team has made since the Sharks began the modern expansion era? 
  
It could be a fleecing, a team that traded away a critical cog, or just a plain head scratcher. 
  
After we get a dozen or so nominations, I'll throw up a poll so we can have a vote. 
  
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My first nomination is the Islanders Chara and the 2nd overall (Spezza) for Yashin.