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Originally Posted by Ped

Now word is out that Buffalo also retained 19.5% of Vanek's salary, which accounts for the extra picks.

http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/b...ork-islanders/

If the Islanders can't afford him now for 7/8 of the season @6.4M and it was worth even a second round pick to save 1.3M that means they don't have any plans to sign Vanek for next year.

If is costs 1.3 M for a 2nd round pick the Flames should take the 10 million they are spending less than last year and buy 7 or 8 2nd round picks.