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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

    NHL goalies' save percentage dips to lowest point in three decades

    NHL goalies' save percentage dips to lowest point in three decades

    The average NHL goalie save percentage is under .900 for the first time in three decades.
    Sabres win Atlantic, 1st division title since 2009-10 season

    Sabres win Atlantic, 1st division title since 2009-10 season

    After ending their long playoff drought, the Sabres topped it by winning the Atlantic Division on Monday, their first division title since 2009-10.
    NHL teams' offseason keys, including free agency, draft needs

    NHL teams' offseason keys, including free agency, draft needs

    We explore the next moves each team should make this summer and forecast expectations for 2026-27.
    NHL playoff watch: What to watch in each of Tuesday's games

    NHL playoff watch: What to watch in each of Tuesday's games

    There isn't much season left to determine playoff seeding and draft lottery order. Here's a rundown of what's on tap.
    Central Division opponents meet when Utah hosts Winnipeg

    Central Division opponents meet when Utah hosts Winnipeg

    Winnipeg Jets (35-33-12, in the Central Division) vs. Utah Mammoth (42-32-6, in the Central Division)
    Rangers enter matchup against the Lightning on losing streak

    Rangers enter matchup against the Lightning on losing streak

    New York Rangers (33-39-9, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (50-25-6, in the Atlantic Division)
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