Marek Vanacker

Chicago Blackhawks, Left Wing
Country: CA
College: Brantford
Drafted: Round 1 (#27 overall), 2024
2024-25 Cap Hit

$975,000

2024-25 Cash

$975,000

Career Earnings

$975,000

2024-2026 Rookie (CURRENT)

Marek Vanacker signed a 3 year , $2,925,000 contract with the Chicago Blackhawks, including $292,500 signing bonus, $2,925,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $975,000. In 2024-25, Vanacker will earn a base salary of $877,500 and a signing bonus of $97,500, while carrying a cap hit of $975,000.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $2,925,000
Average Salary:
$975,000
Signing Bonus:
$292,500
Free Agent:
2027 / RFA
Year Age Status Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative
2024-25 $975,000 1.11% $975,000 $975,000
2025-26 $975,000 1.11% $975,000 $1,950,000
2026-27 $975,000 1.11% $975,000 $2,925,000
2027-28
RFA
Year Age Status Base Salary Signing Proration Cap Hit Cap % League Cap
2024-25 $877,500 $97,500 $975,000 1.11%
2025-26 $877,500 $97,500 $975,000 1.11%
2026-27 $877,500 $97,500 $975,000 1.11%
2027-28 1
RFA
Year Age Status Base Salary Signing Bonus Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2024-25 $877,500 $97,500 $975,000 $975,000 - $975,000 $975,000
2025-26 $877,500 $97,500 $975,000 $1,950,000 - $975,000 $975,000
2026-27 $877,500 $97,500 $975,000 $2,925,000 - $975,000 $975,000
Source: NHL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
Seasons

Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$975,000

Earnings w/ Different Teams

1 team

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2024
Injured
$975,000
$975,000
Total      
$975,000
$975,000
Total
$975,000

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
1 $877,500 $97,500 - $975,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2024
$877,500
$97,500
$975,000
$975,000
Total
$877,500
$97,500
$975,000
$975,000
Total
$877,500
$97,500
$975,000

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
1 $877,500 $97,500 - $975,000

Injuries

Year Dates Games Missed Reason
2024-25 CHI Dec 27, 2024 - TBD 0 Undisclosed
  • Aug 05, 2024 Signed a 3 year $2.92 million contract with Chicago (CHI)
  • Jun 28, 2024 Drafted by Chicago (CHI): Round 1 (#27 overall)
Year Team GP G A PTS +/- SOG PPG PPA SHG SHA Blk Hit PIM FO Won W L SV SO GAA SV%
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