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Red Wings' Thomas Vanek: Implied scratch for finale
Thomas Vanek (abdomen) isn't in the projected lineup for the season finale versus the Sabres on Saturday, Dave Hogg of NHL.com reports.Vanek was arguably the most impressive foward for the Detroit Red Wings in the first half of the 2016-17 campaign, but the team dynamic naturally changed over the duration of his three subsequent career stops between Florida, Vancouver and Columbus. His reunion tour with the Wings included 16 goals and 20 assists, but he worked against a minus-12 rating and did little to earn the trust of fantasy owners outside of a few hot streaks.
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Red Wings' Thomas Vanek: Slated to sit Thursday
Thomas Vanek (abdomen) is projected to sit out again Thursday against the Penguins.Considering Vanek's status is iffy, at best, for the remainder of the campaign, it shouldn't come as a shock that he will skip another contest. With only one game remaining on the schedule after Thursday, it's looking highly likely he will finish 2018-19 with 36 points in 64 games. He would enter the offseason as an unrestricted free agent.
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Red Wings' Thomas Vanek: Out Tuesday, season status in doubt
Thomas Vanek (abdomen) will not return to action Tuesday and is a question mark the rest of the way, Dana Wakiji of the Detroit Red Wings' official site reports.Vanek's issue is one of pain tolerance, making it unclear exactly whether or not he will be able to retake the ice. If he can't, the veteran blueliner will end his 2018-19 campaign with 36 points (16 goals and 20 assists) over 64 games. On just a one-year contract, there's no guarantee he will be back in Detroit next season.
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Red Wings' Thomas Vanek: Effectively ruled out Sunday
Thomas Vanek (abdomen) is "assumed out" when the Detroit Red Wings play the Bruins on Sunday, Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press reports.The Wings have won six of the past 10 games to prove that they're not buying into the 'lose for (Jack) Hughes' mantra -- referring to the 17-year-old American prospect who is projected to be the No. 1 selection in the 2019 draft. Still, Vanek won't be rushed back with the team mathematically eliminated from playoff contention, and perhaps the soonest he'll return is Tuesday's home game against the Penguins.
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Red Wings' Thomas Vanek: Will miss more time
Detroit Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill said Thomas Vanek (abdomen) will miss at least the next couple games, Ted Kulfan of The Detroit News reports.Detroit only has six games remaining in the 2018-19 season, and Vanek's enigmatic ways probably had him confined to deep leagues in the first place. The Austrian's produced 16 goals and 20 assists through 64 games this season, which represents a 20-point dip compared to his Columbus-Vancouver service-time split in 2017-18.
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Red Wings' Thomas Vanek: Won't play in San Jose
Thomas Vanek (abdomen) will miss Monday's game versus the Sharks, Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press reports.This is a bit surprising considering neither Vanek nor the team had anything to say about an injury following Saturday's win in Vegas. Detroit will enjoy two days off after Monday's contest, so Vanek could be back in the lineup Thursday in Buffalo. Failing that, he'll hope to make his return when the Detroit Red Wings are back home Friday to host the Devils.
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Red Wings' Thomas Vanek: Seven points in last nine games
Thomas Vanek scored twice in a 5-2 loss to St. Louis on Thursday night.Vanek has seven points, including four goals, in his last nine games. His game is clearly on the decline, but he is 35. And this 35-year-old may have some late-season fantasy value with this slight uptick in production.
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Red Wings' Thomas Vanek: Ready to roll
Thomas Vanek (hip) will play Tuesday against the Avalanche, Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press reports.Vanek will return from a three-game string of absences. His hip-flexor injury didn't turn out to be a serious issue, so he'll presumably reprise his role as a third-liner with power-play responsibilities. The enigmatic winger has posted 12 goals and 17 assists through 54 games.
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Red Wings' Thomas Vanek: Won't see game ice Saturday
Thomas Vanek (hip) is slated to miss Saturday's game against the Coyotes, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports.A previous report suggested that Vanek would have a chance to suit up for the road game against the 'Yotes, but the veteran must not have shown enough improvement since that news came out Thursday morning. Instead, he'll join Anthony Mantha (illness) in the press box, with the Wings shoring up their lines with AHL call-up Christoffer Ehn.
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Red Wings' Thomas Vanek: Might return Saturday
Thomas Vanek (hip) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Coyotes.It appears that Vanek is trending in the right direction after missing the past two games with his hip-flexor injury. Should he return Saturday, we can see the team going back to its original plan of slotting him in alongside Filip Zadina, whom the Wings nabbed sixth overall in last year's draft.
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