Please!!! Don't bring back Vanek hahaha

haha he was actually a really solid player in Montreal - 15 points in 18 games (10 in 17 in playoffs) and he really was only not signed due to his high price. I'd bring him into the top six for a couple picks in a heartbeat, we need that kind of depth. Although center is the real glaring spot, Hanzal helps alot and Riberio is a risk but with his production it'd be worth it IMO.

Ehh, I could find it If I really needed to but I'm almost certain Bergevin said he wasn't resigning Vanek way before he hit free agency that year. Also there were numerous reports that he his first choice was to sign with Minnesota before anyone else.

No one doubts Vaneks talent. Its his CHaracter that is in question. I'd happily take him on for a playoff run if the price isn't too high however.

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And the same will certainly be said about Riberio but at the end of the day when you need scoring touch those two (vanek/riberio) offer it to the team. You're probable right about not resigning Vanek but if he were available for 3-3.5 at a short term I'd probable do it if I'm Montreal. He's a tertiary signing after we lock up the likes of Galchenyuk/Radulov.