Thomas Vanek
Thomas Vanek
Thomas Vanekis an Austrian professional ice hockey left winger currently playing for the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League. He has played for the Buffalo Sabres, New York Islanders, Montreal Canadiens, and Minnesota Wild...
ProfessionHockey Player
Date of Birth19 January 1984
CityBaden bei Wien, Austria
establish guy ice sometime team
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.
flow max playing
There were a lot of penalties, and Max and I don't kill so we were out of the flow and stuff. But that's not an excuse. I think we should have been playing better. We just didn't play as well as we can.
belong certainly help prove second team
I certainly didn't want to go down there again. I think I belong in this league, and I think I can help this team win. Hopefully, I can prove it even more in the second half.
ready
I don't think they're bad. I just think they weren't very ready to play.
fun nhl games
The NHL is the best league in the world, but it's a grind. You sometimes forget, especially if you are losing, or missing the playoffs ... how fun this game can be.
thinking people mind
It's a little weird when people turn around and look at you, but I don't mind. I really don't think I've changed.
minnesota best-things
It was just the best thing in my life, to come to Minnesota.
games trying
I've been trying to work on my positioning and defensive game.
defense stills
I still have things to learn, especially on defense.