LW Marek Vanacker - Hamilton Bulldogs, OHL (2024, 27th, CHI)

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Marek Vanacker - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Eliteprospects.com hockey player profile of Marek Vanacker, 2006-04-12 Delhi, ON, CAN Canada. Most recently in the OHL with Brantford Bulldogs. Complete player biography and stats.

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In a 20 team league, Marek Vanacker was the 23rd overall selection in the first round by the Hamilton Bulldogs. This kid is a real competitor, he is relentless on the puck and seldom takes a shift off. For a player so young he already is a hound in front of the net. He will run your goalie like Chris Kreider because of how fearless this kid is. Skating needs some work as does a few other facets of his game but he’ll be a kid to watch goung forward.

OHL Rights: Hamilton Bulldogs
OHL Draft: Hamilton Bulldogs (R1, 2022, #23 Overall)

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[Hamilton Bulldogs]

Looked really good today in the bulldogs win.

 

[Artorius Horus T]

Looked really good today in the bulldogs win.

Goal and an assist, +1
shots on goal, 1 x 2 min minor penalty.

How did he play?, how as his game?

 

[Hamilton Bulldogs]

Goal and an assist, +1
shots on goal, 1 x 2 min minor penalty.

How did he play?, how as his game?

He fit in well. He was in the right spot defensively and didn't look out of place playing with some talented players at forward.

 

[Artorius Horus T]

He fit in well. He was in the right spot defensively and didn't look out of place playing with some talented players at forward.

thanks

 

[austin63867]

How has he not been talked about since October of 2022?

3 point performance vs Mississauga. Up to 18 points in his last 10 games. Highly effective shooter who does really well keeping control of the puck in difficult situations. Playmaking has looked to have improved recently as well. Could find himself taken very high by the draft. Ranked 47th in Bob McKenzie's list. 25th by CS for NA's.

 

[jiboy]

Someone on habs board who was scouting Xhekaj had very nice comments on Vanacker

Should rise in most rankings

 

[Hockeyville USA]

I love following draft eligible prospects and Vanacker had completely slid under the radar for me. He's definitely a first 3 rounds candidate with how he's playing.

 

[Hockeyville USA]

He keeps producing

 

[Sonk]

Is he a guy that sneaks into the 1st? This is coming from someone not in love of many of the options there?

 

[Tryamkin]

Is he a guy that sneaks into the 1st? This is coming from someone not in love of many of the options there?

Fantastic second half of the season for him. I would say there's an absolute chance he slips into the first round and I'd have him in that 30-40 range right now personally. He's a point or two back from the pace of Barlow and Musty last season.

 

[WeThreeKings]

Is he a guy that sneaks into the 1st? This is coming from someone not in love of many of the options there?

I wouldn't do it, looks like a late 2nd to me in this class.

 

[Castle8130]

Is he a guy that sneaks into the 1st? This is coming from someone not in love of many of the options there?

Honestly, I think he's sitting at a 50/50 chance of being a 1st round pick

 

[jiboy]

I wouldn't do it, looks like a late 2nd to me in this class.

What do you dislike about him ? Production seems quite good

 

[WeThreeKings]

What do you dislike about him ? Production seems quite good

Production is good and it's not that I dislike him, I just don't see the -thing- that makes him stand out.

 

[Sonk]

I wouldn't do it, looks like a late 2nd to me in this class.

What does this class mean? It’s not like it’s a particularly strong one with a bunch of depth and guys that are locks to go in the 1st.

 

[WeThreeKings]

What does this class mean? It’s not like it’s a particularly strong one with a bunch of depth and guys that are locks to go in the 1st.

Where I would rank him relative to other prospects in this class puts him in that range for me. In other classes he may be higher or lower.

 

[Hockeyville USA]

Watching his film right now, not sure who the best comparable is for him, but I see a bit of Couture in there in the sense that he competes well, gets pucks, finds way to get the job done and score. Of course it would depend on what the board looks like, but starting around 25, I wouldn't mind taking him in that range.

 

[montreal]

nice play that led to a goal for Vanacker

Goal - 9:41

 

[19Simon19]

Marek Vanacker is the most slept-on prospect for this year draft. I deserve way more love.

Here's my Scouting Report no him

 

[19Simon19]

Marek Vanacker is the most slept-on prospect for this year draft. I deserve way more love.

Here's my Scouting Report no him

He **** and not 'I'.

 

[GiGi1994]

You also deserve love !
Do you happen to have any scouting reports in french or only in English ?

 

[57special]

He **** and not 'I'.

Brock Otten is also pretty high on him.

 

[19Simon19]

You also deserve love !
Do you happen to have any scouting reports in french or only in English ?

Haha thanks man !

Tommorow I release my Draft Ranking, I have a version in French and version in English.

I do the video solely in English for the purpose of reaching a broader audience.

 

[GiGi1994]

And where can we find your ranking once it is out ?
I am currently finishing my own ranking and want to compare my performance to all Quebec "amateur scouts" like TSLH espoir, Snake, etc. I'd like to add your as I think you put out good content as well !