Thomas Vanek

While big-name free agents were being scooped up to much fanfare, the Kings quietly, and wisely, signed a pair of steady scorers in center Michal Handzus and left wing Ladislav Nagy (right). The veteran duo played...

The ascendancy of 23-year-old Thomas Vanek (right) continues. After the Sabres' left wing was scratched from eight of his team's 18 playoff games last year as an overmatched rookie, Vanek led Buffalo with 43 goals...

NHL The increase in penalties shows that old-time playoff hockey is back • Buffalo's Thomas Vanek has become one of the league's most dangerous scorers

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