Breaking News: Wild forward implicated in "money laundering" scandal.

According to the Democrat and Chronicle, Minnesota Wild forward Thomas Vanek is believed to be involved in a money laundering scheme. Vanek had been tied to a separate money laundering scandal this summer and was forced to appear in federal court. New York based bookmaker Mark Ruff pleaded guilty in federal court to illegal gambling and money laundering charges on Thursday. Ruff also admitted that he helped manage a gambling operation in Rochester. Ruff's attorney - Joe Wolford - alleged his client's $230,000 gambling debt was covered by a paycheck signed by the New York Islanders. This was part of the plea bargain that Wolford negotiated for Ruff. He alleges the payment was made at the same time Vanek played for the Islanders. Although Wolford did not confirm Vanek's involvement, he did say he was surprised that Vanek's agent maintains his client was never involved in any wrongdoing. Vanek, who was forced to testify this summer in New York, has previously played for the Rochester Americans and Buffalo Sabres.