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GARTH: Leino Taking Vanek's Job?

Found February 09, 2012 on HockeyBuzz: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Thomas Vanek,  Paul Gaustad
TEAMS: Buffalo Sabres,  Dallas Stars

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Thomas Vanek said yesterday that he is feeling much better than he had been last week.Today, after another practice with his teammates, Vanek said that his upper body injury is healing to the point where he will likely be in the lineup for the Dallas Stars game in Buffalo on Friday night. Vanek skated in place of Paul Gaustad today at practice. Goose was not on the ice, and its not known if...
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