Vanek

[BSU Drew]

When the Sabres signed Vanek i was all for it but after watching him play this season im very dissapointed in him. He slacks on almost every single play. For making 10 million dollars this year he is playing horrible. He doesnt even look like he wants to play anymore.. Something has to be done.

[Dr. Lecter]

Re: Vanek

He is not playing well, but is not slacking. Not at all.

He is pressing more than slacking.

[JD]

Re: Vanek

I always thought Vanek was a half assed player like Satan when he was here.

[THATHURMANATOR]

Re: Vanek

When the Sabres signed Vanek i was all for it but after watching him play this season im very dissapointed in him. He slacks on almost every single play. For making 10 million dollars this year he is playing horrible. He doesnt even look like he wants to play anymore.. Something has to be done.

See I couldn't disagree with you more. He more than pretty much than any other player IMO is really busting his ass out there. The problem with him is he is not producing. Look at tonight 1 break away 1 near break away and a bunch of other chances.

He also has a very lanky stride that makes him appear to be going slower than he is.

Where do you get the notion that he slacks almost every play?

[THATHURMANATOR]

Re: Vanek

He is not playing well, but is not slacking. Not at all.

He is pressing more than slacking.

EXACTLY!!!

[THATHURMANATOR]

Re: Vanek

I always thought Vanek was a half assed player like Satan when he was here.

I can't remember who said it (paul Hamilton or Robataille) but they compared the two and the point was made that Satan will not go to the tough areas to score goals but Vanek will.

Trust me I am frustrated with his production but I can't go for the he is not trying angle.

[SabreEleven]

Re: Vanek

Vanek isn't be lazy, it is in his head right now. Nothing is going right for him.

[BSU Drew]

Re: Vanek

A guy that actually cared wouldnt miss open nets.. I cant even begin to count how many he has missed. I'd rather pay someone who wants to play like Pominville the 10 mill. At this point (and my opinion could change) its a shame the Oilers didnt get stuck with that contract.

[Dr. Lecter]

Re: Vanek

A guy that actually cared wouldnt miss open nets.. I cant even begin to count how many he has missed. I'd rather pay someone who wants to play like Pominville the 10 mill. At this point (and my opinion could change) its a shame the Oilers didnt get stuck with that contract.

A guy who presses misses open nets. Holds the stick too hard or tries to place it too much or shoots too late.

It is not a lack of effort. A lack of effort would result in not getting chances.

[THATHURMANATOR]

Re: Vanek

A guy that actually cared wouldnt miss open nets.. .

Is this a serious comment or a joke?

[Dr. Lecter]

Re: Vanek

What he needs is a game where he gets a fluke goal or two that bounce off D-man or the goalie.

[RockStar36]

Re: Vanek

Or maybe that goal in the shootout will help his confidence

[Nighthawk]

Re: Vanek

Lecter, I've played hockey and I agree with you about Vanek. However, when I'm watching him, there are times where he does not bear down with the puck when he has the opportunity. He sometimes seems like he floats instead of bearing down in the offensive zone. Now, I don't have any complaints with his defensive play, but in the offensive zone, he seems a little to carefree.

[Billscusey]

Re: Vanek

How many draft picks? Five? Whether he is "pressing" or "slacking," the deal seems less and less worth it every game he plays.

[Dr. Lecter]

Re: Vanek

How many draft picks? Five? Whether he is "pressing" or "slacking," the deal seems less and less worth it every game he plays.

He is half a season into a 7 year deal.