Why in the world would he sign with the Sabres?! They reportedly were ready to back up a Brinks truck to his house and he declined.
http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2013/10/28/report-sabres-were-prepared-to-make-vanek-highest-paid-player-in-nhl/
Gas?
+1...elite, franchise changer. There's no guarantee that the Sabres would be picking first overall but, man, would he look good in a Buffalo sweater. :wub: