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January 23, 2010; San Jose, CA, USA; Buffalo Sabres left wing Thomas Vanek (26) before the game against the San Jose Sharks at HP Pavilion. San Jose defeated Buffalo 5-2 Stock Photo - Alamy
![Thomas Vanek of the Buffalo Sabres celebrates his goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins at the HSBC Arena in Buffalo, New York. Thomas Vanek of the Buffalo Sabres celebrates his goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins at the HSBC Arena in Buffalo, New York.](http://www.mikelynaugh.com/BuffaloSabres/images/IMG_0870.jpg)
Thomas Vanek of the Buffalo Sabres celebrates his goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins at the HSBC Arena in Buffalo, New York.
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As NHL draft returns to Nashville, Thomas Vanek is one of many 2003 choices that were picture-perfect
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