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The Chicago Blackhawks have high hopes for Alex Vlasic and his potential in the NHL. Vlasic is one of a few very promising defensemen to skate with the Blackhawks in recent seasons.

Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / October 10

Alex Vlasic emerging as a key leader for the Chicago Blackhawks

The Chicago Blackhawks are in a unique place right now, a mix of rising young talent and experienced veterans. Ten players on the current roster are 29 or older, while nine are 23 or younger.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / October 4

Blackhawks’ Alex Vlasic’s Emerging Leadership Key in 2025-26

A lot of eyes are going to be on Chicago Blackhawks’ defenseman Alex Vlasic this season. With other defense prospects like Sam Rinzel and Artyom Levshunov, who look to take significant strides this season, Vlasic will have more of a mentor role as he enters his third full NHL season.

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Chicago Blackhawks News / Daily Faceoff / September 30

Blackhawks’ Alex Vlasic out day-to-day, hopeful for opening night

An update on one of the top young blueliners in the Windy City. When speaking to the media on Tuesday, Chicago Blackhawks head coach Jeff Blashill confirmed that Alex Vlasic remains out of action on a day-to-day basis due to a lower-body injury.

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Chicago Blackhawks News / Daily Faceoff / September 29

Blackhawks’ Alex Vlasic day-to-day with lower-body injury

The Chicago Blackhawks have announced that defenseman Alex Vlasic is day-to-day with a lower-body injury. Vlasic sustained the injury at the beginning of the third period of Sunday’s 4-1 win over the Minnesota Wild when he was hit hard against the boards while playing the puck out of the Blackhawks’ zone.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / September 5

Blackhawks 2025-26 Player Previews: Alex Vlasic

The Chicago Blackhawks have an important season ahead of them. The organization has committed to building through the draft, and a plethora of draft picks are NHL-ready, or on the cusp of being NHL-ready.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / May 25

Blackhawks’ Nazar and Vlasic Building Confidence Amid Success at World Championships

The IIHF World Championships are always entertaining to watch throughout the start of the offseason. However, for Chicago Blackhawks fans, it was made for more “must-see” viewing, as two of their players, Frank Nazar and Alex Vlasic (Team USA), faced Switzerland for the Gold medal and won.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 22

Blackhawks part ways with assistant coach Kevin Dean

Blackhawks assistant coach Kevin Dean will not return to the club next season, reports Frank Seravalli of Daily Faceoff. In fact, it doesn’t appear any of the assistants, including Derek King and Derek Plante, will be back next season after the club announced the hiring of new head coach Jeff Blashill today.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / April 27

Blackhawks’ News & Rumors: Vlasic, Nazar, Carle, IceHogs, More

As the first round of the NHL playoffs unfold, the Chicago Blackhawks are on the outside looking in. Most of the players are vacationing before they get back to their summer workouts and training.

Chicago Blackhawks News / On Tap Sports Net / April 24

Alex Vlasic and Frank Nazar Join Team USA For The 2025 IIHF Men's World Championship

Team USA announced on April 24 that two Chicago Blackhawks players made the roster for the 2025 IIHF Men's World Championship: defenseman Alex Vlasic and forward Frank Nazar.

Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / April 24

Chicago Blackhawks 23-year-old defenseman getting the nod to play for Team USA could take his game to an even higher level

This offseason is just as important for the young faces on Chicago Blackhawks roster as it is for the front office through the draft and free agency. The team finished 31st in the league standings this season just like they did a year ago, but this campaign was much different than the previous one.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Rink / March 25

Analysis: The Jaime Faulkner myths

At the tail end of the another dismal Chicago Blackhawks season, a certain sect of Blackhawks fans have decided to vent their frustrations against the Blackhawks President of Business Operations Jaime Faulkner.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / March 20

Blackhawks Need to Do a Better Job of Surrounding Alex Vlasic With Talent

Ever since the Chicago Blackhawks traded Seth Jones to the Florida Panthers on March 1, the team has been … well, they’re still not good, but at least they won a few, earning victories in three of their first four games after the trade before losing six straight, a streak they’re in the middle of.

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / March 13

Young Blackhawks Are Ready to Take Control of the Team

When we look back at it, the spring of 2025 will probably be seen as a turning point for the rebuilding Chicago Blackhawks. Sure, Connor Bedard was drafted and immediately dubbed the new cornerstone of the franchise, and he’s already almost two seasons in Chicago.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Rink / March 11

Analysis: Avalanche blank Blackhawks in Levshunov’s debut but the youth movement is on

Less than 10 days ago, the Chicago Blackhawks traded Seth Jones to the Florida Panthers in exchange for goaltender Spencer Knight and a first-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. Since then, things have felt different.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 1

Panthers acquire Seth Jones from Blackhawks

The Florida Panthers have acquired defenseman Seth Jones from the Chicago Blackhawks, per Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. The full trade sends Jones and a 2026 fourth-round pick to the Panthers for goaltender Spencer Knight and a 2027 first-round pick, per Frank Seravalli of Daily Faceoff.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Chicago Hockey Now / February 12

Connor Murphy Stablizes Blackhawks Blue Line & Alex Vlasic

Connor Murphy is one of those players you don’t realize how important they are until they are missing from the lineup. The veteran defenseman is one of the toughest players on the ice, and he stabilizes the blue line.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Chicago Hockey Now / December 5, 2024

Vlasic Breaks Through, Martinez Struggles in Blackhawks Loss to Bruins

The Chicago Blackhawks had their second Original Six matchup in the last three days as they faced the Boston Bruins. The Blackhawks hoped to repeat their strong effort against the Toronto Maple Leafs while also taking advantage of the fact that the Bruins were on a back-to-back, as they had an overtime win against the Detroit Red Wings on Dec.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Daily Faceoff / November 4, 2024

Blackhawks’ Alex Vlasic deserves more love for his strong play

Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Alex Vlasic is now in his third full season in the NHL and has already got off to a strong start for the 2024-25 campaign.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Chicago Hockey Now / October 26, 2024

Alex Vlasic looks ready to take on a big role with Blackhawks

The Chicago Blackhawks drafted Alex Vlasic in the second round of the 2019 NHL Draft. Since then, Vlasic has played in 105 NHL games over the past four seasons, and now the 23 year old looks ready to take on a big role with the team.

Chicago Blackhawks News / On Tap Sports Net / May 18, 2024

Blackhawks at IIHF Worlds: Alex Vlasic Notches Assist, USA Tops Poland

Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Alex Vlasic helped Team USA take care of Poland on Friday at the 2024 IIHF World Championship. The breakout blueliner recorded an assist on the Americans' first goal, which helped jumpstart a 4-1 victory.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Chicago Hockey Now / May 14, 2024

Blackhawks Bottom Line: Alex Vlasic and His Breakout Season

Over the course of the next month, Chicago Hockey Now will be profiling every Chicago Blackhawks player from the 2023-24 season. Today, will be defenseman Alex Vlasic.

NHL News / Dose.ca / May 2, 2024

Alex Vlasic’s contract: Kaiden Guhle would be a risk for the Habs

Last Thursday, the Chicago Blackhawks settled a big deal on their summer roster: the club reached an agreement with defenseman Alex Vlasic, who signed a six-year contract that will pay him $4.6 million per year.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / April 25, 2024

Blackhawks Sign Alex Vlasic to 6-year Contract Extension

The Chicago Blackhawks locked down one of their top prospects for the foreseeable future, signing defenseman Alex Vlasic to a six-year extension, according to The Athletic’s Scott Powers.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 25, 2024

Blackhawks sign promising defenseman to six-year extension

The Blackhawks have signed a promising defenseman to a lengthy extension.

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Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / February 10, 2024

Blackhawks’ Vlasic Removing Doubt With Strong Rookie Season

“I think they’re going to be studs, both of them.” Rockford IceHogs head coach Anders Sorensen said this quote about defensemen Alex Vlasic and Isaak Phillips in April.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Chicago Hockey Now / January 26, 2024

Overlooked CHN Top 10 Prospect Check-In: Alex Vlasic

Back in the Fall, Chicago Hockey Now ranked the top 10 prospects in the Chicago Blackhawks pipeline. Those rankings had Connor Bedard sitting at the top of the list–while only being in the organization for three months.