So facing elimination, you do not want our best pure goal scorer in the lineup? No thanks, I'll pass on that idea.

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"Every time I think you say the dumbest thing ever...you keep on talkin' " - Hank Hill
"Starting today, the Buffalo Sabres' reason for existence will be to win a Stanley Cup" - Terry Pegula

You obviously didn't read.

I'm saying if he's out for game 5, but back for game 6, it could be beneficial to the big picture.

I'm not saying hold Vanek out if he's ready to go.

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Likely high ankle sprain less than a week ago. An effective Thomas Vanek could not realistically reappear until the conference finals. This is a bad injury.