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    Thomas Vanek

    ThomasVanek

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

    Stats

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

    Birthdate19/1/1984
    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)

    NHL News

    Stanley Cup playoffs: How a culture of loyalty built the Wild's success

    Stanley Cup playoffs: How a culture of loyalty built the Wild's success

    While some teams see veterans come and go, Minnesota has become a place players don't want to leave.
    Stanley Cup playoffs daily: Previews, stats, schedule, bracket

    Stanley Cup playoffs daily: Previews, stats, schedule, bracket

    Can Philly force a Game 5? Plus, highlights from Friday's doubleheader and updated stats leaders.
    Vegas takes 2-1 lead into game 4 against Anaheim

    Vegas takes 2-1 lead into game 4 against Anaheim

    Vegas Golden Knights (39-26-17, in the Pacific Division) vs. Anaheim Ducks (43-33-6, in the Pacific Division)
    Montreal and Buffalo tied 1-1 heading to game 3

    Montreal and Buffalo tied 1-1 heading to game 3

    Buffalo Sabres (50-23-9, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Montreal Canadiens (48-24-10, in the Atlantic Division)
    Marner, shedding playoff critiques, scores hat trick in win

    Marner, shedding playoff critiques, scores hat trick in win

    Mitch Marner, once decried for failures in past postseasons, is turning the narrative around with the Golden Knights after scoring a natural hat trick in a Game 3 win.
    Marner's first playoff hat trick propels Golden Knights to 6-2 rout of Ducks and 2-1 series lead

    Marner's first playoff hat trick propels Golden Knights to 6-2 rout of Ducks and 2-1 series lead

    — Mitch Marner had three goals and an assist in his first career playoff hat trick, and the Vegas Golden Knights routed the Anaheim Ducks 6-2 on Friday night to take a 2-1 lead in their second-round series.
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