5 days before deadline, We have been struggling recently and are currently 38-21-2. I have tried changing up the lines among other things to fix the problem and to nothing.. So I went last resort option and looked a bit harder for a deal for Vanek, I knew one was there to be had just didn't know where. I eventually found a trade partner I have had experience with before in Montreal. I acquire a **** 1/2 star 80 overall 24 year old 3rd liner who IMO is still developing and has a chance to become a top six player. He's a great two way player who can play both the PP/PK. So here's the deal! (I also looked at (85) Hayes from Montreal, he's another great two-way player but at the end of the day I would have to resign him at the end of the year and he would want 4+ million and the Habs wanted more for him, I might revisit Hayes later on though so stay tuned!

TO MON
(83) Thomas Vanek
2020 BUF 3rd round pick

TO BUF
(80)Brendan Gallagher


Deal also clears up Vanek's cpntract which is a nice bonus. Gallagher is also one of my favourite players not in the NHL so another bonus ...


EDIT: Montreal just traded Hayes to NYR for a first + ....Don't think NYR has that much cap space so Hayes might become a UFA.