Vanek

[Fighting_Emu]

Is this a no-brainer? (for next season):
My Blake/Souray for his Whitney/Vanek.
As a re-building team I like the youth and the fact that my two are sell high candidates, my only concern is Vanek... He seems like the real deal but is there a chance that this season was a fluke? I\'m leaning towards a very hasty yes if this trade materializes in my inbox, but I\'m just curious if theres any reason to think twice.
(Oh yeah- before anyone starts yelling about what a dunce I must be for not jumping all over this: this is just an idea right now and he said he needs some time during the off season to mull it over before he commits/counter-offers.)

[Qube]

Yes Yes Yes. Do this deal!!!hmy:
I hope it\'s Ryan Whitney you\'re talking about.
Whitney will be one of the top D-men in the league.
Vanek is the real deal... on one of the best team in the NHL.
Please, do this deal!!

[Loki]

I\'m with Cube...do this deal NOW!

[donpaulo]

both Blake and Souray are UFA, so there are to some degree an unknown although one could assume the habs will open the pocketbook to keep souray in the fold. With Sheldon you know what you are getting, major points and his is a top producer.

The kids have glorious upside.

you are rebuilding ?

this deal is a no brainer, but you might want to see if you can weasel something a little extra from your trading partner.

[BigB]

Do this deal NOW!

I traded for Vanek last year (some GM\'s laughed at me at the time) and I\'ve been smiling all season. I acquired Ryan Whitney in the draft, and his future is very bright.

DO THIS DEAL!

[Fighting_Emu]

donpaulo wrote:

both Blake and Souray are UFA, so there are to some degree an unknown although one could assume the habs will open the pocketbook to keep souray in the fold. With Sheldon you know what you are getting, major points and his is a top producer.

The kids have glorious upside.

you are rebuilding ?

this deal is a no brainer, but you might want to see if you can weasel something a little extra from your trading partner.

Don paulo, thanks for the response- but i have a hunch it is him who will ask for more... The beauty of this trade is that he has no idea about whitney, but he is pretty high on vanek. In fact I was considering a counter offer of Blake for Whitney straight up. What do you guys think? He has also expessed interest in Brunette (mine), and i think he may respond all 3 for his 2 now. Any thoughts?

[Qube]

Emu... even if you have to drop in another player like a Brunette or a young prospect that is a few years away from playing in the NHL, I would still do it. And I would do it now, before he realizes the true value of both of the players that he is offering.

[lanky522]

Rob Blake isn\'t a UFA until the end of next season.

[Qube]

Lanky.. I think it\'s Jason Blake.

[hoopej2]

I too assume it\'s Jason Blake. I think you should sweeten the deal before BUF and PIT go deep into the playoffs and he gets to see how good both of those players really are. Brunette or better would be a worthwhile addition. You will have Whitney and Vanek on your team for years.

[dynamo45]

I would even throw in Brunette to sweeten the deal. Like you said you feel he may ask for more, but has no idea about Whitney....well if he asks someone else who knows hockey what they think...they are going to say \"don\'t do it\", so throw in Brunette right now while he\'s having his career year. Blake and Souray are both UFA, and this is also career year for Blake.....Vanek/Whitney are just starting out and will only get better.
Don\'t give him a chance to think it over...make it irresitible right now!!!

[CronoX]

add brunette and maybe ask for a mid-to-low draft pick in return to even out the deal. Vanek >> Blake and Whitney is about as good as Gonchar.

[Bobby Beautiful]

can i join your pool?
Blake Souray for Vanek and Whitney?

:sick:

[csingh]

i agree thro in brun now and get him to close the deal asap instead of letting him sleep on it... his mind will def change esp when he hears from others!

[smoothfun]

do it!