Trade Deadline ‘Sizzles’ And ‘Fizzles’ So Far

FIZZLE – Thomas Vanek, MONTREAL CANADIENS

March 6, 2014; Glendale, AZ, USA; Montreal Canadiens left wing

(20) in action against the Phoenix Coyotes during the third period at Jobing.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Vanek hasn’t been the same player since his Olympic controversy, and that includes his post-trade performance for the Canadiens.  The Habs have gone 2-3-0 since bringing Vanek in, and he hasn’t contributed a whole lot offensively.

STATS:  5 GP. 0G, 1A, +1, 20 SOG