Blackhawks 2025-26 Player Grades: Louis Crevier

As noted, Crevier was a pleasant surprise at the beginning of the 2025-26 season, but became a mainstay by the end. His promotion to the top pairing alongside Vlasic marked a significant step of growth for the huge right-handed defenseman.

Prior to the season, Crevier signed a two-year deal worth $900K per season. Now, that contract looks like one of the best on the team considering what Crevier did. He and Vlasic consistently received the toughest assignments night in and night out. In addition, Crevier put up respectable offensive numbers, with seven goals and 18 assists over 78 games. Crevier’s big shot from the point is truly a weapon on the blue line.

Although Crevier isn’t a long-term, top-pairing defenseman, a middle- or bottom-pairing player is absolutely a perfect role for Crevier. Depending on the Blackhawks’ offseason additions, Crevier may find himself in a bit of a different role. That said, his season was spectacular and a few sign of growth and development for the former seventh-round pick.

Player Grades

Blackhawks Cowboy’s Grade: A

When Stan Bowman, yes, that Stan Bowman, picked a French Canadian defenseman in the seventh round of the 2020 NHL Entry Draft, no one paid much attention to it. Then that player started to find his own in the AHL, shutting down veteran North Americans and quality prospects. Later, Louis Crevier would come onto the scene for Chicago with his towering frame. Two years later, Chicago has one of the best young shutdown defensemen in the league.

Big Lou has been a revelation for a team that has looked unlucky with their recent defensive prospects. At a staggering 6’8″, Crevier’s long reach and physical body made him a nightmare for forwards. As the year progressed, Louis just got better and better. To round off the year, Crevier tallied eight points in just 11 games, ending the year on a very, very, very high note.

Tony Marchese’s Grade: A

Big Lou emerged as a presence on the Blackhawks blue line in 2025-26. Arguably the biggest development story of the season. Oh, and he has one of the hardest slap shots in the game, and despite his massive size, can still score some pretty goals. Just an absolutely fantastic season for Louis Crevier.

Ron Luce’s Grade: A

Holy crap was Louis Crevier a beautiful surprise or what? Crevier started the season as the team’s seventh defenseman, getting playing time in Jeff Blashill’s 11F-7D lineup structure. However, once Sam Rinzel was demoted, Crevier was promoted not only into the six on the back end, but the top pairing alonside Alex Vlasic. The monstrous pair (literally) were the team’s “shutdown” pair. Although the numbers weren’t great, Blashill clearly trusted Crevier and Vlasic. Crevier also brought it offensively. It was a fantastic year for Big Lou and I can’t imagine what Kyle Davidson is thinking. He’s due to make $900K in 2026-27, but will be due a well-deserved raise after that.

What’s On Tap Next?

Crevier will be on the team’s roster to begin the season, and could easily be on the top pair once again depending on how the roster evolves. A phenomenal season like 2025-26 will be something that Crevier wants to build on. If he successfully does, there is a nice payday in his near future.

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