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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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Panthers visit the Devils after Bennett's 2-goal game
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Sabres host the Golden Knights on 3-game win streak
Vegas Golden Knights (28-18-14, in the Pacific Division) vs. Buffalo Sabres (35-19-6, in the Atlantic Division)
