Forward · LW

Marek Vanacker

Chicago Blackhawks left wing prospect with a $941.667K cap hit in 2026–27, signed through 2028–29, selected No. 27 overall in 2024; has yet to make an NHL appearance.

Born Apr 12, 2006

Birthplace London, Ontario, CAN

Nationality CAN

Height 6 ft 1 in / 185 cm

Weight 174 lb / 79 kg

Shoots L

Current team Chicago Blackhawks

Draft 2024 · CHI · Round 1 · No. 27

Team appearances

Season statistics

Season	Team	Cap hit	Regular season							Postseason
Season	Team	Cap hit	GP	G	A	PTS	+/-	PIM	S	GP	G	A	PTS	+/-	PIM	S
2026–27	CHI	$941,667	—							Playoffs not started
2025–26	CHI	$942,500	—							—
2024–25	CHI	$975,000	—							—
Signed with CHI on August 5, 2024 · 3 years x $975,000 AAV
Drafted by CHI in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft · Round 1 · No. 27 overall