Confirmed Trade: [DET/FLA] Thomas Vanek (50% retained) for Dylan McIlrath & cond. 2017 3rd Round Pick

[Butchered]

If you're an adult, you must be having a midlife crisis because you're acting like a 12 year old.

Must be. Enjoy the rest of your day

 

[JohanFranzenstein]

At the end of the day, Dreger said there was no market for Vanek. So I expected to lose him in the offseason for nothing. Wings fans should be stoked for a 3rd, especially if it turns into Arizona's (which should be 62-65th overall).

 

[njx9]

Will Holland learn to stop signing 30+ year olds?

Of course not. He'll bring Vanek back for 3+ years in July.

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It wasn't the best return, but it's hard to be upset about getting something back for a guy doing very little long term good for a pretty bad team.

 

[Butchered]

Was he doing Yzerman a favor?

I don't understand your thoughts here?

 

[Hockeyfan2390]

**** Holland.

 

[RiceCooker]

Do the TSN panelists watch any other team besides the Leafs.

 

[SpezDispenser]

Why not? Vanek developed a bad reputation after his last rental (to Montreal), where it looked as though he was playing not to get hurt as an impending UFA. He's slow, not committed to fundamentals ... he's a mercenary who doesn't score enough. Not ingredients any team looking to win in the playoffs would want to add.

I guess I would have wanted Ottawa to get him to ensure we get to the playoffs. We could use some scoring, especially on the PP and he's on a 65 point pace.

I dunno what to say. At that price, if he blows in the playoffs, then you can sit him in the pressbox and call it a day.

 

[TT1]

**** Holland.

why?

 

[roon]

Well Detroit - when nobody wants him you end up taking what you can get.

It's not a horrible deal if it was the only deal. You're not making the playoff's and Vanek doesn't help you at all long term....so I don't see any reason to be all that upset.

FLA - this really doesn't do much for them. Vanek while skilled isn't an impact player. You added a body that has as good of a chance to hurt your playoffs as he does help them.

 

[Lazlo Hollyfeld]

**** Holland.

meh. It sounds like Dreger was right. No serious interest in Vanek.

I didn't realize the guys rep was so bad because he's been very good this season in Detroit.

 

[Marky9er]

At least Detroit lost a productive forward for the rest of the season. Addition by subtraction for lottery odds. What are 4 3rd round picks worth

 

[Tom Polakis]

How does that work? Then what does Florida give to Arizona?

 

[Guardian17]

Should help Florida get into the playoffs.

 

[Savant]

Wish the Rangers did this. Or at least used McIlrath for Smith.

 

[Deuce Awesome]

Reminds me of Parenteau last year. Player putting up decent numbers on a poor team. Everyone thought a first, then a second, then nothing at all.

At least you guys got something. Good deal for both.

 

[DeYarmond Edison]

Yup, Holland.

Worst GM in the league by a country mile.

 

[Hammettf2b]

Yup, Holland.

Worst GM in the league by a country mile.

Really, after the return he got for Jurco and Smith? I think this has more to do with Vaneks reputation.

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

Perception is reality in sports. Vanek has a **** rep.

This must be it.

 

[ArGarBarGar]

How does that work? Then what does Florida give to Arizona?

I don't know what deal it would have been, but I am assuming Arizona already traded that pick to Florida.

 

[Blender]

Wait, so if Florida misses the playoffs all they gave up was McIlrath?

 

[Cursed Lemon]

Ken Holland is an anomaly wrapped in an enigma disguised as another dude.

 

[TCNorthstars]

How does that work? Then what does Florida give to Arizona?

Florida acquired Arizona's 3rd round pick in the Bolland Crouse trade.

 

[Beezer]

How does that work? Then what does Florida give to Arizona?

Florida owns Arizona's pick from a previous trade with them.

 

[TCNorthstars]

Wait, so if Florida misses the playoffs all they gave up was McIlrath?

And a 3rd round pick that they acquired from Arizona in another trade.

 

[RichBaster]

Wait, so if Florida misses the playoffs all they gave up was McIlrath?

No if they miss, its FL's 3rd...all it is about is draft position.