PASabreFan Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 "He's a center that holds on to the puck and creates a lot," Vanek said. "I just try to find openings for him. Ever since he's been out, I feel like I've gotten the puck more." http://www.buffalonews.com/sports/sabres-nhl/article337409.ece Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 Yeah, I caught that too. I don't think he meant anything by it but it sure doesn't sound very complimentary. Whether he meant it that way or not, it sure came out as "puck hog", didn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnyguy Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 I have never been a big Vanek fan because he never seemed to score a goal when we needed one, but lately he is doing exactly that. Could it be because Roy is no longer there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 The biggest change in Vanek this year can be found in the assist column on the stat page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assquatch Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 I heard Vanek say basically the same thing on WGR the other day. He's probably explained it many different times to different media members and it may not always come out the way he means it. The time I heard it, it didn't at all sound like any shots were being thrown Roy's direction. It sounded like he was just saying his role is different now with Roy out in that they look to him to carry the puck more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 the quote was taken out of context. The original question asked Vanek if he had to carry the puck through neutral ice more with Roy out. This was played on GR during the pregame yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wonderbread Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 the quote was taken out of context. The original question asked Vanek if he had to carry the puck through neutral ice more with Roy out. This was played on GR during the pregame yesterday. Imagine that someone taking a quote out of context at TBN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R_Dudley Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 the quote was taken out of context. The original question asked Vanek if he had to carry the puck through neutral ice more with Roy out. This was played on GR during the pregame yesterday. Good clarification. Still though I think it does beg the question to some degree that PA has asked about Lindy and TV. Should Vaneks' role have been expanded more prior to Roy's injury or should he use him in different situations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 Imagine that someone in the media taking a quote out of context. I fixed that for you. That whole industry is built on that practice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wonderbread Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 I fixed that for you. That whole industry is built on that practice. Thanks for the correction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted February 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 the quote was taken out of context. The original question asked Vanek if he had to carry the puck through neutral ice more with Roy out. This was played on GR during the pregame yesterday. "Out of context" makes no sense here. I can't find the clip on GR to hear what you are referring to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kristian Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 Nice to see him step up, whatever he meant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waldo Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 They play two different styles of hockey imo. You could argue they should have never been on the same line. They can produce together but do not compliment each others styles imo. Derek is a create your own scoring chances, shoot first kind of player.I can not tell you how many times he has shot with another player open with a better angle, but it is many many times. He likes to put the puck on the net regardless of the probablity of scoring.( a strategy Lindy loves,but different than Vanek's) He is less durable in a physical game and moore durable on the defensive side. Vanek is a more patient sniper with better vision and excellent hands. He has hockey sense and is less of a me guy with the puck than other players in his salary range. He looks more often than not to pass when he has a low percentage shot or angle. I do not mean to demean either style . I like them both but, i think Thomas makes DR better. The converse is not necessarily true because i think Vanek needs more of a playmaker center with size and a physical game to maximize his potential. He needs to touch the puck more in a scoring positions and that will not happen with DR as often as it should because of the style difference. DR deserves and needs his own line. Oh my, two scoring lines, opposing coaches having to think about which line to throw their number one pair at, or who to man up on or double and when.(we are seeing a little bit of this now with the checking line and Drew's line heating up, scoring wise). It would also be interesting to see Gaustad in front of the net on a pp and Thomas outside as an experiment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sterling Archer Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 TomVanek is definitely an enigma. In one sense, he is the best sniper on this team. At the same time, he's also the best guy in front of the net on this team. Every time I see Vanek on a clean break, I'm already yelling goal. But he's not much of a dangler. But he's so sure handed. Idk what to say. It's tough to figure out what he needs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waldo Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 TomVanek is definitely an enigma. In one sense, he is the best sniper on this team. At the same time, he's also the best guy in front of the net on this team. Every time I see Vanek on a clean break, I'm already yelling goal. But he's not much of a dangler. But he's so sure handed. Idk what to say. It's tough to figure out what he needs. He needs a Chris D and/ or a Danny B and, on the power play,or both of them with a Spacek. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sterling Archer Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 He needs a Chris D and/ or a Danny B and, on the power play, both of them with a Spacek. :D I'd love to see him with a guy like Datsyuk. Somebody who plays both ends off the ice and can still be a top notch set-up guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waldo Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 I'd love to see him with a guy like Datsyuk. Somebody who plays both ends off the ice and can still be a top notch set-up guy. Exactly, ...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 "Out of context" makes no sense here. I can't find the clip on GR to hear what you are referring to. "Getting the puck more" has to do with him assuming more puck carrying duties up the ice, and is not a reference to Roy's lack of dishing him the puck. Which is what you were inferring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobody Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 Vanek needs to work on learning to take & win faceoffs - then he can be moved to center. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_sauve28 Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 I'd love to see him with a guy like Datsyuk. Somebody who plays both ends off the ice and can still be a top notch set-up guy. Anyone would benefit by playing with a guy like Daysyuk! The guy is incredible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvelo Posted February 13, 2011 Report Share Posted February 13, 2011 Vanek is a sniper who can also pass. I'd like to see him with a Brad Richards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X. Benedict Posted February 14, 2011 Report Share Posted February 14, 2011 the quote was taken out of context. The original question asked Vanek if he had to carry the puck through neutral ice more with Roy out. This was played on GR during the pregame yesterday. This is how I took it. The Sabres wingers are carrying the puck through the neutral zone more with Roy out. Case in point: Stafford's multiple failed entries on the last Sabre PP today. A low point in an otherwise outstanding game for him. Usually that would be Connolly or Roy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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