Vanek has put all his chips in - Thomas Vanek has stepped up to the plate
http://www.buffalonews.com/sports/sabresnhl/story/279123.html
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The wins and the postseason spot may have disappeared, but the confidence hasn’t. Thomas Vanek put his mouth where his money is after the game.
“At the end of the year, we’ll be in the top eight, and that’s all that matters for right now,” the Sabres’ $50 million man said.