Blake Vanek News: Grabbed by Ottawa in Round 3

Vanek was the 93rd overall pick by Ottawa in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft on Saturday.

Vanek is the son of former NHL sniper Thomas Vanek. Like his dad, Blake is huge (6-foot-3 and 205 pounds) and can really shoot the puck. He lacks ideal speed, but the scoring touch is legitimate. Vanek dominated the Minnesota high school scene in 2024-25 (22 goals and 53 points in 29 regular-season outings) before a late nine-game trial with Chicago of the USHL. Vanek will spend this coming season with Wenatchee of the WHL.