Our Michael Russo filed a lengthy update on Thomas Vanek's on- and off-ice issues this afternoon following Wild practice. In case you've missed it, Vanek, the former University of Minnesota star now with the Wild, is struggling this season and has been linked to an illegal gambling ring in Buffalo. Vanek played for the Sabres from 2005-13.
Vanek has admitted to the gambling, which involved professional football and violates no NHL rules.
The Buffalo News has an in-depth piece on Vanek that lays out plenty if you're curious for more. It includes interviews with the lawyers for the alleged gambling ring operators.
