Thomas Vanek
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"Thomas Vanek" is an Austria/Austrian professional ice hockey winger (ice hockey)/left winger who is currently playing with the Minnesota Wild of the National Hockey League (NHL). Vanek was drafted by the Buffalo Sabres fifth overall in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft, making him the highest drafted Austrian in NHL history.

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I want to establish myself being on the ice and being a part of the team first. I'll try to establish myself as the go-to guy sometime in the future.

I'm looking forward to (playing against Lemieux) more than all the other hype the media is raising. It's a dream come true. Once the puck drops it's all about business, but it's definitely going to be cool. It's still going to be a special day.

Every player, no matter where he's at, he always expects to be a little higher. I do the same for myself. It's not bad where I'm sitting at right now, but I think I might be a little higher than I am.

We weren't frustrated. They were playing great but we were only down by a goal.

Anytime you get a road win it's exciting ... but if you beat the Stanley Cup champions in their building it's a good boost.

He's a great player. He has all the press, and he deserves it.

I don't think they're bad. I just think they weren't very ready to play.

He was my idol growing up. From the time I was 6 or 7 years old I wanted to be like him. I was a right-handed shot like him, and I liked the way he played. I wanted to be him someday. It's fun to watch him. He's so exciting.

I don't care too much if I play Crosby, or anybody else. It's just another game. I want to go out there and help my team win.