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Canadian Press NewsAlert: Canadiens acquire forward Thomas Vanek from Islanders

By The Canadian Press
March 05 2014 12:43 PM

CP27471783 — New York Islanders\' Thomas Vanek (26) drives the puck down ice to score a goal against Anaheim Ducks goalie Frederik Andersen during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Dec. 21, 2013, in Uniondale, N.Y. The Montreal Canadiens have confirmed that they have acquired Vanek from the Islanders for a second-round pick, a conditional fifth-round pick and prospect Sebastien Collberg. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/Kathy Kmonicek

MONTREAL – The Montreal Canadiens have confirmed that they have acquired forward Thomas Vanek from the New York Islanders for a second-round pick, a conditional fifth-round pick and prospect Sebastien Collberg.

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