"IF" we need help...who is expendable?

[snow1989]

Not sure how you leave Connolly and Kennedy off that list. No comments needed about Timmay. Kennedy will be a star some day.

I like Kennedy...god knows the kid's heart is usually in the game, but I wish he was a hair bigger...he gets shoved around in the corners a lot, but I admit he's a gamer.

Vanek could be dangled as trade bait, but frankly with the size of his contract and his current numbers I don't see anyone going for it.

[RockStar36]

We'll have to agree to disagree about Connolly.

I argued last year when he got his extension that is basically a point per game player and has been throughout his career with Buffalo, and he has been this year as well.

If Vanek were packaged for something major, I'd be all for that. For the amount of money he makes, he needs to produce more. I like the guy but facts are facts. He either needs to make 3mil less per season or start producing like one of the higher paid players in the league.

[SabreEleven]

TIM CONNOLLY IS GOD!!!!!!!!!!

[snow1989]

If Vanek were packaged for something major, I'd be all for that. For the amount of money he makes, he needs to produce more. I like the guy but facts are facts. He either needs to make 3mil less per season or start producing like one of the higher paid players in the league.

I think that would be the problem with trying to package Vanek...his contract. I'm sure other teams see his numbers and what he's being paid and would want some 'sweetners' thrown in....getting rid of him might come at too high a price depending on who we were going for.

[chernobylwraiths]

I'd trade just about any of the people mentioned except Vanek for Shane Doan