Montreal Canadiens’ Press Release
Wednesday, 05.03.2014 / 3:34 PM
MONTREAL – The Canadiens have acquired right winger Thomas Vanek from the New York Islanders and a conditional fifth round pick in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft in return for Sebastian Collberg and a conditional second round pick in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft.
![Thomas Vanek attempts to deflect the puck in front of Carey Price on November 14, 2011. Photo: Richard Wolowicz/Getty Images](http://allhabs.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/fbb038bf007dfa82c4df160498487be2-getty-132810962-300x200.jpg)
In 60 games this season with the Sabres and the Islanders, the 30 year-old has put up 21 goals and 32 points for a total of 53 points.
Vanek, 6’0″, 217lb, will be an unrestricted free agent at season’s end.
Details to come.