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Thomas
Vanek
Left Wing
Birthdate
1/19/1984
Birthplace
Vienna, AUT
Draft Info
2003: Rd 1, Pk 5 (BUF)
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'Mr. Trade Deadline' has a no-trade clause
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Forward Vanek heading back to Red Wings
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