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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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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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Buccigross: Stanley Cup Twitter bag!
12Y
John Buccigross
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