The Goose's Roost (Free subscription) | 11/27/2008
by Ryan I'm thankful for Dustin Pedrioa, Youk, and Josh Beckett for gutting out Game Six. I'm thankful for Paul Gaustad, Thomas Vanek's hockey mind, and Pat Kaleta's enthusiasm. I'm thankful for Marshawn Lynch and Donte Whitner. But most of all, I'm thankful for sports fans like myself. Without people to talk to about the stars we love none of this would be any fun. So thanks to my Dad for handing...
Capitals Insider (Free subscription) | 11/02/2008
Bruce Boudreau was about as steamed as I've seen him after a loss. He named names, too. An ardent supporter of Mike Green, Boudreau took the young defenseman to task for his performance. Green was beaten by Thomas Vanek on the first goal just 72 seconds into the game and was partly to blame for a turnover that led to the Sabres' third tally. "I think he's a great player, as everybody knows," Boudreau...
The Washington Times (Free subscription) | 11/02/2008
Ryan Miller stopped 29 shots for his eighth NHL shutout, Thomas Vanek scored twice, and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Washington Capitals 5-0 Saturday night.
San Fransisco Chronicle (Free subscription) | 10/24/2008
Derek Roy scored 44 seconds into overtime and the Buffalo Sabres rallied from a late two-goal deficit to beat the Minnesota Wild 4-3 on Thursday night. Drew Stafford, Adam Mair and Thomas Vanek scored for Buffalo, 6-0-1 this season. The Sabres' only loss came...
ESPN (Free subscription) | 10/22/2008
Thomas Vanek has put that offer sheet controversy behind him with his strong start to the season. He talks to David Amber about the Sabres, his favorite NHL player and why he left his heart in Minnesota.
Philadelphia Inquirer (Free subscription) | 10/22/2008
Thomas Vanek, the league leader in goals, scored the decisive shootout goal and Ryan Miller stopped four of five chances to cap the Buffalo Sabres' come-from-behind, 3-2 victory over visiting Boston last night.
New York Times (Free subscription) | 10/22/2008
Thomas Vanek scored the decisive shootout goal and Ryan Miller stopped four of five chances to cap the Buffalo Sabres’ come-from-behind victory over the Boston Bruins.
Washington Post (Free subscription) | 10/22/2008
BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Thomas Vanek scored the decisive shootout goal and Ryan Miller stopped four of five chances to cap the Buffalo Sabres' come-from-behind 3-2 victory over the Boston Bruins on Tuesday.
Miami Herald (Free subscription) | 10/22/2008
Thomas Vanek scored the decisive shootout goal and Ryan Miller stopped four of five chances to cap the Buffalo Sabres' come-from-behind 3-2 victory over the Boston Bruins on Tuesday.
The Washington Times (Free subscription) | 10/22/2008
Thomas Vanek scored the decisive shootout goal and Ryan Miller stopped five of six chances to cap the Buffalo Sabres' come-from-behind 3-2 victory over the Boston Bruins on Tuesday.
USA Today (Free subscription) | 10/21/2008
When Austrian Thomas Vanek started slowly last season after the Buffalo Sabres were forced to commit $43.6 million to keep him, ...
BfloBlog.com (Free subscription) | 10/20/2008
From the presser: TORONTO (October 20, 2008) – Buffalo Sabres left wing Thomas Vanek, Minnesota Wild goaltender Niklas Backstrom and Dallas Stars rookie left wing Fabian Brunnstrom have been named the NHL’s ‘Three Stars’ for the week ending October 19. FIRST STAR – THOMAS VANEK, [...]
Kukla's Korner (Free subscription) | 10/20/2008
The First Star of the Week, Thomas Vanek took part in a tele-conference today.... Q. When you’re a goal scorer, is there a lot more weight put on you than if you’re a point producer? Is there a lot more pressure on guys who are known as goal scorers? THOMAS VANEK: Sure, I mean, just like you said, I mean, it’s a good label and a bad label at the same time. I think if you’re known as a goal scorer,...
Times of the Internet (Free subscription) | 10/20/2008
NEW YORK, Oct. 20 (UPI) -- Buffalo left wing Thomas Vanek, who is off to the best points start of his career, was selected the top NHL player of the week Monday. The NHL each week selects three top stars for the previous week's play. In addition to Vanek, Minnesota goalie Niklas Backstrom and Dallas left wing Fabian Brunnstrom were honored for their play in games Oct. 13-19. Vanek had six goals and...
Philadelphia Inquirer (Free subscription) | 10/18/2008
Thomas Vanek scored his league-leading sixth goal and added two assists, and Ales Kotalik scored twice in the Buffalo Sabres' 5-2 victory over the visiting Vancouver Canucks last night.
