'"Obviously, I want to be in that situation where the coach will put me out there when we need a goal," Vanek says. "I still have a lot of development to do, but I think I can fill that role. "I'm getting better on my defensive game as well. I like to finish off plays, although I can be more of a playmaker as well. "I consider myself a goal scorer." Which is exactly what the young Sabres consider him, and exactly what they need.'