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Radim
Vrbata
Right Wing
Birthdate
13/6/1981
Birthplace
Mlada Boleslav, Czechoslovakia
Draft Info
1999: Rd 7, Pk 212 (COL)
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Vrbata retires after 16 seasons, 284 goals
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Panthers cut ties with veterans Jagr, Jokinen
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Panthers sign KHL's Dadonov, veteran Vrbata
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What was up with the goalies?
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