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    Thomas Vanek

    ThomasVanek

    • Left Wing
    • Birthdate
      1/19/1984
    • Birthplace
      Vienna, AUT
    • Draft Info
      2003: Rd 1, Pk 5 (BUF)

    Stats

    • G
      373
    • A
      416
    • PTS
      789
    • +/-
      5
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    Biography

    Birthdate1/19/1984
    BirthplaceVienna, AUT
    Draft Info2003: Rd 1, Pk 5 (BUF)
    Position Left Wing

    Career History

    Detroit Red Wings
    Detroit Red Wings2016*-2017, 2018-2019 (2 Seasons)
    Columbus Blue Jackets
    Columbus Blue Jackets2017*-2018 (1 Season)
    Vancouver Canucks
    Vancouver Canucks2017*-2018 (1 Season)
    Florida Panthers
    Florida Panthers2016*-2017 (1 Season)
    Minnesota Wild
    Minnesota Wild2014-2016 (2 Seasons)
    Montreal Canadiens
    Montreal Canadiens2013*-2014 (1 Season)
    New York Islanders
    New York Islanders2013*-2014 (1 Season)
    Buffalo Sabres
    Buffalo Sabres2005-2013* (9 Seasons)

    Career Highlights

    Second All-Star Team
    Second All-Star Team
    2007

    NHL News

    Holland: Laviolette hire intended to bolster Kings' offense

    Holland: Laviolette hire intended to bolster Kings' offense

    Kings general manager Ken Holland confirmed the addition of the well-traveled Peter Laviolette is intended to kick-start Los Angeles' lagging offense.
    Fleet re-sign Tapani in Phase 3 of PWHL expansion process

    Fleet re-sign Tapani in Phase 3 of PWHL expansion process

    Susanna Tapani is staying put in Boston, and the Seattle Torrent re-signed forward Julia Gosling in opening the next phase of the PWHL's expansion process on Wednesday.
    Stanley Cup odds: Hurricanes favored to win championship after Game 4 win

    Stanley Cup odds: Hurricanes favored to win championship after Game 4 win

    With the series tied 2-2, the Carolina Hurricanes are currently favored to win the Stanley Cup.
    Why Stephen A. loves all the offense in the Stanley Cup Final

    Why Stephen A. loves all the offense in the Stanley Cup Final

    Why Stephen A. loves all the offense in the Stanley Cup Final
    Ex-NHL player Pascal Rheaume named coach of PWHL's Sceptres

    Ex-NHL player Pascal Rheaume named coach of PWHL's Sceptres

    Former NHL player Pascal Rheaume was named coach of the Toronto Sceptres on Wednesday, becoming the second member of his family to join the PWHL this spring.
    Kevin Weekes raves about Jordan Staal, Hurricanes after Game 4 win

    Kevin Weekes raves about Jordan Staal, Hurricanes after Game 4 win

    Kevin Weekes raves about Jordan Staal, Hurricanes after Game 4 win
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