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Thomas
Vanek
Left Wing
Birthdate
19/1/1984
Birthplace
Vienna, AUT
Draft Info
2003: Rd 1, Pk 5 (BUF)
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'Mr. Trade Deadline' has a no-trade clause
7Y
Greg Wyshynski
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Red Wings
NHL
Forward Vanek heading back to Red Wings
8Y
Bob Frid/USA TODAY Sports
NHL
Trade grades: Blue Jackets best Canucks in Vanek swap
8Y
Emily Kaplan
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NHL
Blue Jackets get forward Vanek from Canucks
8Y
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Canucks
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Season preview: Vancouver Canucks
8Y
Tal Pinchevsky
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NHL News
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NHL all-time goalie wins: Top 10 players to know
Goalies have one of the most demanding positions in the NHL. Which ones have secured the most wins? Check out this definitive all-time list.
What Russian NHL players are saying about the Olympic Games
Russia is suspended from international competition due to the war in Ukraine, sidelining many who'd otherwise be playing.
Lightning take on the Sharks, look to continue home win streak
San Jose Sharks (25-20-3, in the Pacific Division) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (30-13-4, in the Atlantic Division)
Kraken bring 4-game losing streak into matchup against the Islanders
New York Islanders (27-17-5, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Seattle Kraken (21-18-9, in the Pacific Division)
