Snake Doctor Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 As we all know Thomas Vanek was a Buffalo Saber, New York Islander, Montreal Canadian and in the end became a Minnesota Wild in the off season. What other impact or high profile players have also bounced through 4 teams in 1 year? I can't think of any off the top of my head. Furthermore, why did this happen? Was it contract $, term, city, or family reasons? I'm sure Garth Snow offered him a better deal than he got in Minnesota. Or was he moved because of his character? Let's start the discussion of who was the last NHL player to be on 4 different teams in one calander year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totes McGoats Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Vanek is clearly not a team guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
touchable Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Furthermore, why did this happen? Was it contract $, term, city, or family reasons? I'm sure Garth Snow offered him a better deal than he got in Minnesota. Or was he moved because of his character? It was already rumoured (before he was traded from Buffalo) that he was very interested in joining Minnesota once his contract was up. He played his university hockey there and loved it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Me_ Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Vanek is clearly not a team guy. Unfounded, Traded to NYI from Buffalo because Buffalo is Buffalo. Traded toMontreal from NYI because NYI is NYI. Vanek now a UFA, signs with the Wild; a romored destination for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire_Spiky Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 It was already rumoured (before he was traded from Buffalo) that he was very interested in joining Minnesota once his contract was up. He played his university hockey there and loved it. ^ this plus his best buddy from back in Buffalo, Jason Pominville, is on the Wild. It was definitely a known fact that he was rental player last year and would be going to Minny when his contract was up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SabreFan1 Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 As we all know Thomas Vanek was a Buffalo Saber, New York Islander, Montreal Canadian and in the end became a Minnesota Wild in the off season. What other impact or high profile players have also bounced through 4 teams in 1 year? I can't think of any off the top of my head. Furthermore, why did this happen? Was it contract $, term, city, or family reasons? I'm sure Garth Snow offered him a better deal than he got in Minnesota. Or was he moved because of his character? Let's start the discussion of who was the last NHL player to be on 4 different teams in one calander year. Buffalo: Wanted to trade him before he became a UFA. He had said that he wasn't going to stay for a full rebuild. NYI: Garth Snow couldn't seal the deal in order to keep him. They traded him to Montreal so they would at least get something back for him. Montreal: He played uninspired hockey and went through the motions, even in the playoffs. It was obvious that he didn't want to be there. Minnesota: He'll try to stay there for the rest of his career. Only time will tell if he will do well there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bookie Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 I wonder if it being common knowledge that he wanted to go to Minnesota had an effect on his contract negotiations there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMapleLaughs Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Always been a money guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SabreFan1 Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 I wonder if it being common knowledge that he wanted to go to Minnesota had an effect on his contract negotiations there. Without a doubt. He's still making excellent money regardless. I'm happy for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Vintage Canuck- Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Matt Moulson wore 9 jerseys in 2013-2014! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeremyCuddles Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 ^ this plus his best buddy from back in Buffalo, Jason Pominville, is on the Wild. It was definitely a known fact that he was rental player last year and would be going to Minny when his contract was up. The only person who didn't believe it was Snow. Got bent over in that trade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2SKATES1STICK Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Always been a money guy. who wouldn't sign a $7m/y offersheet in the mid-late 2000's?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SabreFan1 Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 who wouldn't sign a $7m/y offersheet in the mid-late 2000's?!? Yep. It was perfect timing for him. It was the same year that Regier had screwed up horribly with Drury and Briere. Edmonton swooped in and gave him a 7.1 mill/yr. offer sheet and Regier had no choice but to match it if he wanted to keep his job. That was the beginning of Regier's downfall with the fans and media in Buffalo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dion Phaneuf Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 He wanted to be a Wild from the beginning. He got offered a good contract and took it although the Islanders supposedly offered more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostsof1915 Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Unfounded, Traded to NYI from Buffalo because Buffalo is Buffalo. Traded toMontreal from NYI because NYI is NYI. Vanek now a UFA, signs with the Wild; a romored destination for him. Not so sure about that. Did you watch the playoffs with Montreal? Vanek seemed to be coasting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Money Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 In less than 6 months, Craig Anderson went from the Blackhawks to the Bruins, to the Blues, and then back to the Blackhawks (all on waivers); and then was traded to Florida for a 6th rounder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEON.KNEE Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 isn't he involved in some legal/betting scandal? http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Hockey/NHL/2014/07/21/21822931.html maybe he was traded for his own safety? maybe he's in the NHL witness relocation program now. No one should notice him in Minny this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2011 Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 As we all know Thomas Vanek was a Buffalo Saber, New York Islander, Montreal Canadian and in the end became a Minnesota Wild in the off season. What other impact or high profile players have also bounced through 4 teams in 1 year? I can't think of any off the top of my head. Furthermore, why did this happen? Was it contract $, term, city, or family reasons? I'm sure Garth Snow offered him a better deal than he got in Minnesota. Or was he moved because of his character? Let's start the discussion of who was the last NHL player to be on 4 different teams in one calander year. How about Dan Hamhuis?? He didnt play for 4 teams in one year, but his rights were exchanged 4 times in one year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Doctor Posted August 15, 2014 Author Share Posted August 15, 2014 In less than 6 months, Craig Anderson went from the Blackhawks to the Bruins, to the Blues, and then back to the Blackhawks (all on waivers); and then was traded to Florida for a 6th rounder. There we go, that's the first 4 team guy mentioed so far. Amazing it was in 6 months too! That would have been quite the travel scheduel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bure to Mogilny Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Matt Moulson wore 9 jerseys in 2013-2014! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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