Thomas Vanek has stated his desire to remain with the Wild, Michael Russo of The Star Tribune reports. "I signed here not because this is where I live. I signed here because I truly love it here, and I want to win here," Vanek said.

Vanek has stated his desire to remain with the Wild, Michael Russo of The Star Tribune reports. "I signed here not because this is where I live," Vanek said. "I signed here because I truly love it here, and I want to win here."

Analysis:

The 32-year-old left winger scored a career-low 18 goals in 74 games. He also missed four of the last regular-season games and the entire first round due to broken and displaced ribs. With one year left on his contract, Vanek is hoping the Wild decide not to buy him out.