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NHL's Top 50: Thomas Vanek (No. 30)

FanHouse's Adam Gretz takes a look at his top 50 players in the NHL. No. 30 is Buffalo Sabres forward Thomas Vanek. Before Kevin Lowe ignited an epic public feud with Brian Burke by signing restricted free agent Dustin Penner in the summer of 2007, the Oilers general manager had his eyes on a much larger prize -- Buffalo...

NHL's Top 50: Evgeni Nabokov (No. 31)

FanHouse's Adam Gretz takes a look at his top 50 players in the NHL. No. 31 is San Jose Sharks goalie Evgeni Nabokov.If you're searching for a goaltender in the NHL Draft, best of luck to you. It's considered the toughest position to scout, mainly because the prospects take longer to develop than any other position. One of...

NHL's Top 50: Daniel Alfredsson (No. 32)

FanHouse's Adam Gretz takes a look at his top 50 players in the NHL. No. 32 is Ottawa Senators forward Daniel Alfredsson.Prior to Daniel Alfredsson's arrival in Ottawa, the Senators were a laughing stock in the NHL, winning just 33 of their first 216 games. It was the worst record after three seasons for any expansion team...

NHL's Top 50: Marian Gaborik (No. 33)

FanHouse's Adam Gretz takes a look at his top 50 players in the NHL. No. 33 is New York Rangers forward Marian Gaborik. You can't blame the New York Rangers for having an interest in free agent forward Marian Gaborik this offseason. A team that was lacking the offensive firepower it never replaced when Jaromir Jagr,...

NHL's Top 50: Jason Spezza (No. 34)

FanHouse's Adam Gretz takes a look at his top 50 players in the NHL. No. 34 is Ottawa Senators forward Jason Spezza.Alexei Yashin's career in Ottawa may have been tumultuous and relatively disappointing, and he may be one of the most loathed figures associated with Ottawa sports, but he did give Senators fans this: it's...