Gramps Posted March 15, 2014 Report Share Posted March 15, 2014 The start of Thomas Vanek‘s time as a Canadien hasn’t been great — the team has lost all three games with him in the lineup, and he’s only managed to register one assist. According to Habs head coach Michel Therrien, Vanek needs to change his style of play for the team to have more success. http://prohockeytalk...ts-to-his-game/ You mean he can't coast through some of his shifts anymore ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted March 15, 2014 Report Share Posted March 15, 2014 Why in the hell would a team trade for a rental that needs to change his style to fit in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huckleberry Posted March 15, 2014 Report Share Posted March 15, 2014 (edited) I'd just put him on a line with briere, but im not montreals coach :P Edited March 15, 2014 by Heimdall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derrico Posted March 15, 2014 Report Share Posted March 15, 2014 All that partying.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabres Fan in NS Posted March 15, 2014 Report Share Posted March 15, 2014 All that partying.... There is an idea floating around Montreal city council to extend the bar hours to 6:00 AM. The "after hour" establishments don't like the idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IKnowPhysics Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 that resume is appealing. I agree, I believe that there are owners and presidents in the league that believe Regier's a good GM. And as I personally place more of the blame of the current predicament on the poor execution of the players and less on the specific performances of Ruff and Regier, it wouldn't be difficult for me to agree with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 I agree, I believe that there are owners and presidents in the league that believe Regier's a good GM. And as I personally place more of the blame of the current predicament on the poor execution of the players and less on the specific performances of Ruff and Regier, it wouldn't be difficult for me to agree with them. At the risk of reigniting an old battle, a big part of the reason the players failed to execute was because they were put into a position to fail as a result of Regier's haphazard team building. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted March 17, 2014 Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 @AlysonLozoff Vanek 1-on-1 on free agency: "It's something I might do, but at the same time a lot can change in three months." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted March 18, 2014 Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 Rob Ray had some interesting things to say about Vanek today on WGR550 this afternoon. He indicated that the folks in Montreal are very surprised with the kind of player Vanek is. I'm pretty sure he used the word lazy. It seems that Thomas' rep is taking a downward turn during his time with the Isles and the Habs. Apparently the talk Ray is hearing is that Vanek was a fool to turn down NYI's contract offer because he may not see a $5M offer in the free agency period. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SabresBillsFan Posted March 18, 2014 Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 Rob Ray had some interesting things to say about Vanek today on WGR550 this afternoon. He indicated that the folks in Montreal are very surprised with the kind of player Vanek is. I'm pretty sure he used the word lazy. It seems that Thomas' rep is taking a downward turn during his time with the Isles and the Habs. Apparently the talk Ray is hearing is that Vanek was a fool to turn down NYI's contract offer because he may not see a $5M offer in the free agency period. I guessing he will at least see most of what Minny is paying Heatley. I'm sure he can shoot down any negative talk about his game with a solid summer of working out and getting his mind clear for a different team. Kinda like what he did in Buffalo when he went back to Austria for alittle while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted March 18, 2014 Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 Rob Ray had some interesting things to say about Vanek today on WGR550 this afternoon. He indicated that the folks in Montreal are very surprised with the kind of player Vanek is. I'm pretty sure he used the word lazy. It seems that Thomas' rep is taking a downward turn during his time with the Isles and the Habs. Apparently the talk Ray is hearing is that Vanek was a fool to turn down NYI's contract offer because he may not see a $5M offer in the free agency period. I'd bet my life savings he gets offers for significantly more than $5MM. I also think that Vanek turning down the Isles wasn't about the money, I think he wants to go to a winner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SabresBillsFan Posted March 18, 2014 Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 I'd bet my life savings he gets offers for significantly more than $5MM. I also think that Vanek turning down the Isles wasn't about the money, I think he wants to go to a winner. I also agree with this. Snow was an idiot to throw Moulson in that deal. I can see if Snow wanted Vanek without giving us a roster player but he gave up way too much but that's great for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted March 18, 2014 Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 I'd bet my life savings he gets offers for significantly more than $5MM. I also think that Vanek turning down the Isles wasn't about the money, I think he wants to go to a winner. You are still essentially a student, right? so... you bet nothing? :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted March 18, 2014 Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 You are still essentially a student, right? so... you bet nothing? :P Well, that depends...are we subtracting out my liabilities? If so, I'm betting less than nothing :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted March 18, 2014 Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 Well, that depends...are we subtracting out my liabilities? If so, I'm betting less than nothing :lol: :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfreeman Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 I too think he will get far more than $5MM per year, and well above $50MM total, but that whoever gets him (and their fans) won't be happy with the results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJFIVEOH Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 I too think he will get far more than $5MM per year, and well above $50MM total, but that whoever gets him (and their fans) won't be happy with the results. Will Minnesota have the cap space? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 I too think he will get far more than $5MM per year, and well above $50MM total, but that whoever gets him (and their fans) won't be happy with the results. It's amazing how right the Vanek is Lazy meme turned out to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 Will Minnesota have the cap space? Yea. Cap going up, Heater's $7mm coming off, potential retirement of Koivu and Moulson being the only big UFA they have (maybe Stoner, too). Nino will get a small raise as an RFA. Minnesota could look good with Vanek if their young centers turn it up, but they are really thin in the middle. And then goaltending is an issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabre snipe Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 (edited) isles getting smoked 6-0 right now by minnesota and 2 goals for moulson. thats insult to injury :w00t: Edited March 19, 2014 by sabre snipe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 Vanek with a hat trick. So there's that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampD Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 Vanek with a hat trick. So there's that. His last goal is just as sick as it gets. I know it doesn't look like much, but,… wow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LastPommerFan Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 His last goal is just as sick as it gets. I know it doesn't look like much, but,… wow. if he wasn't so lazy, he'd be chasing Greztky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 (edited) if he wasn't so lazy, he'd be chasing Greztky. Ludicrous. Edited March 19, 2014 by Tankalicious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfreeman Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 Ludicrous. I think he was joking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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