Explore popular quotes and sayings by an Austrian ice hockey Thomas Vanek.
Last updated on December 22, 2024.
Thomas Vanek is an Austrian former professional ice hockey left winger. He played fourteen years in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Buffalo Sabres, New York Islanders, Montreal Canadiens, Minnesota Wild, Detroit Red Wings, Florida Panthers, Vancouver Canucks and Columbus Blue Jackets. Vanek was drafted by the Sabres fifth overall in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft, making him the highest-drafted Austrian in NHL history.
It was just the best thing in my life, to come to Minnesota.
I've been trying to work on my positioning and defensive game.
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.
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.
I still have things to learn, especially on defense.