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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
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Forward Vanek heading back to Red Wings
8Y
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Trade grades: Blue Jackets best Canucks in Vanek swap
8Y
Emily Kaplan
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Blue Jackets get forward Vanek from Canucks
8Y
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Season preview: Vancouver Canucks
9Y
Tal Pinchevsky
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NHL News
Victoire's Poulin played through torn ACL for Walter Cup win
Montreal Victoire captain Marie-Philip Poulin revealed Thursday she played through a torn ACL and a torn meniscus in her right knee for the PWHL champtionship.
Panthers acquire gritty winger Garnet Hathaway from Flyers
The Florida Panthers ensured they would not lose any of their grit with A.J. Greer expected to depart in free agency by acquiring Garnet Hathaway from the Philadelphia Flyers in a trade Thursday.
Sabres sign Zach Benson to 7-year, $52.5 million contract
The Sabres have signed Zach Benson to a seven-year, $52.5 million contract after his breakout playoff performance.
2026 NHL draft: Buzz on prospects, trades, free agency
The first round is Friday. Our reporters pass along the latest intel they're hearing from around the league.
2026 NHL mock draft: Projections for the top 32 picks
Though the top two picks appear to be locked in, what happens after that? Here's the final projection before Friday's first round.
Byram: Ready for opportunity as Blackhawks' No. 1 defenseman
Bowen Byram is stepping in as the Blackhawks' No. 1 defenseman after he was acquired in a trade with the Sabres on Tuesday night.