Vlasic signed a six-year, $27.6 million contract extension Wednesday, Scott Powers of The Athletic reports.
The 22-year-old blueliner managed two goals, 14 assists, 56 hits and 148 blocked shots in 76 appearances this season. He played against all the top lines, as he was part of the No. 1 pairing alongside Seth Jones. Expect 25-30 points from Vlasic next season, making him a fringe fantasy asset in deeper pools.
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Blackhawks' Alex Vlasic: Helps out on power play
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Vlasic notched a power-play assist, two shots on goal, four hits and two blocked shots in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Coyotes.
Vlasic had just one goal in all of February, but he's already picked up a pair of helpers over three games in March. The defenseman doesn't typically see much power-play time, but he was on the ice at the tail end of one and was able to help out on Jason Dickinson's second-period tally. Vlasic is at 13 points, 52 shots on net, 43 hits, 109 blocked shots and a minus-6 rating over 56 appearances in a top-four role this season.
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Blackhawks' Alex Vlasic: Puts up helper
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Vlasic logged an assist and three blocked shots in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Blue Jackets.
Vlasic snapped an eight-game point drought with a helper on Ryan Donato's third-period tally. The 22-year-old Vlasic hasn't shown a ton of offense with 12 points over 55 appearances, but he's been steady defensively. The blueliner has added 48 shots on net, 107 blocked shots and a minus-5 rating -- solid numbers while playing for a team that's getting heavily outscored on a near-nightly basis.
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Blackhawks' Alex Vlasic: Keeps doing his part
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Vlasic scored in Friday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Rangers.
Vlasic went top shelf to open the scoring in the contest. The 22-year-old has a pair of goals to complement nine assists and a plus-3 rating through 46 games. While that likely isn't enough to appease most fantasy managers, it's a promising output for the young defenseman's future prospects. The 22-year-old seems to be holding his own both offensively and defensively despite Chicago's current standing as the lowest-ranked team and one that has an unsightly minus-74 goal differential.
Blackhawks' Alex Vlasic: Generates assist in return
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Vlasic recorded an assist, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Wednesday's 2-1 overtime win over the Jets.
Vlasic missed four games with an upper-body injury before the holiday break. He logged 20:16 of ice time Wednesday, so he appears good to handle a top-four role at even strength going forward. The 22-year-old blueliner is up to seven points, 29 shots on net, 53 blocked shots and a plus-7 rating through 28 appearances this season. His limited offense likely keeps him on the waiver wire in most fantasy formats.
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Blackhawks' Alex Vlasic: Available Wednesday
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Vlasic (upper body) is expected to play Wednesday versus Winnipeg, per Scott Powers of The Athletic.
Vlasic missed Chicago's previous four games because of the injury. He has a goal, six points, 19 hits and 51 blocks in 27 outings this season. Vlasic's return is likely to result in Louis Crevier being a healthy scratch versus the Jets.
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Blackhawks' Alex Vlasic: Unavailable against Blues
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Vlasic (upper body) won't play Saturday against St. Louis, according to Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times.
Vlasic will miss his fourth straight contest. He has produced six points, 29 shots on goal, 51 blocked shots and 19 hits across 27 outings this season. When he is able to return, Isaak Phillips or Louis Crevier could be sent back to AHL Rockford.
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Blackhawks' Alex Vlasic: Out Friday
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Vlasic (upper body) will not play Friday against Montreal, Mark Lazerus of The Athletic reports.
Vlasic has now missed three consecutive games and it's unclear when the team expects him to return. On a positive note, he's been skating on his own. Chicago plays in St. Louis on Saturday and will then be off until Wednesday against Winnipeg.
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Blackhawks' Alex Vlasic: Not ready to return
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Vlasic (upper body) skated on his own, per Charlie Roumeliotis of NBC Sports Chicago, but isn't expected to play Tuesday versus Colorado.
It's unclear at this time if Vlasic will be available to return before the Christmas break. Coach Luke Richardson said Tuesday that Vlasic is ahead of Seth Jones (shoulder), who will likely miss the next three contests, in his recovery. Vlasic has six points, 29 shots on goal, 51 blocked shots and 19 hits across 27 outings this season.
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Blackhawks' Alex Vlasic: Ruled out Sunday
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Vlasic (upper body) won't play Sunday against Vancouver, Scott Powers of The Athletic reports.
After he was originally deemed a game-time decision, Vlasic will now miss Sunday's contest with an upper-body injury. The 22-year-old blueliner has a goal and five assists in 27 games with Chicago this season. Wyatt Kaiser will slot into the lineup in Vlasic's absence.
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Blackhawks' Alex Vlasic: Game-time call Sunday
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Vlasic (upper body) will be a game-time decision Sunday against the Canucks, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times.
After missing practice Saturday, Vlasic's status for Sunday's matchup in Vancouver is now in question. With Seth Jones (upper body) already ruled out, the Blackhawks would need to recall an additional defender if Vlasic ultimately can't play.
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Blackhawks' Alex Vlasic: Not practicing Saturday
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Vlasic (upper body) didn't practice Saturday, per Scott Powers of The Athletic.
Vlasic left Thursday's game against Seattle due to "precautionary reasons." Chicago will likely need to bring up an additional defenceman if the injury keeps Vlasic out Sunday against Vancouver. The 22-year-old blueliner has a goal and six points through 27 games this season.
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Blackhawks' Alex Vlasic: Makes precautionary exit
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Vlasic was dealing with soreness and exited Thursday's game versus the Kraken for precautionary reasons in the third period, Mark Lazerus of The Athletic reports.
It doesn't sound like the Blackhawks are overly concerned about Vlasic's status, so there's reason to be optimistic he'll be able to play Sunday versus the Canucks. If Vlasic can't go, Seth Jones (upper body) could be an option to replace him in the lineup.
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Blackhawks' Alex Vlasic: Pots first goal of season
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Vlasic scored a goal and added two PIM in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Blues.
Vlasic has two points over his last three contests after going 13 games without a point following his two-game absence due to a concussion. The 22-year-old defenseman hadn't scored since getting his first NHL goal during the 2021-22 campaign. He's been a regular in the lineup this season, racking up five points, 27 shots on net, 45 blocked shots and a plus-10 rating over 24 appearances.
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Blackhawks' Alex Vlasic: Ready to rock
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Vlasic (concussion) will return to the lineup Sunday against New Jersey, according to Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times.
Vlasic, who has missed the past two games, will replace Jarred Tinordi in the lineup. The 22-year-old Vlasic has three assists, eight shots on goal, 15 blocked shots and seven hits in eight appearances this season.
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Blackhawks' Alex Vlasic: Enters concussion protocol
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Vlasic won't play Monday against Arizona after being placed into concussion protocol, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Vlasic has traveled back to Chicago after being injured in Friday's 4-3 overtime loss to Vegas. The 22-year-old blueliner has three assists, eight shots on goal, 15 blocked shots and seven hits in eight appearances this season. Isaak Phillips was recalled from AHL Rockford on Sunday to replace Vlasic in the lineup.
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Blackhawks' Alex Vlasic: Absent from practice
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Vlasic (undisclosed) was not at practice Sunday, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Vlasic was injured Friday against Vegas and it looks like he could miss some time after the team promoted Isaak Phillips on Sunday. Vlasic has three assists while averaging 18:04 of ice time through eight games this season. His status for Monday's tilt with the Coyotes is still unclear.
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Blackhawks' Alex Vlasic: Exits Friday's contest
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Vlasic (undisclosed) will not return to Friday's game against Vegas.
Vlasic took a big open-ice hit and immediately went back to the locker room. Prior to the injury, he tallied an assist on Connor Bedard's first-period goal. An update on Vlasic's status should be available before Monday's tilt in Arizona.
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Blackhawks' Alex Vlasic: Generates assist in win
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Vlasic recorded an assist, three shots on goal, three hits, four blocked shots and a plus-3 rating in Monday's 4-1 win over the Maple Leafs.
Vlasic did a little bit of everything in his most productive game of the season. The 22-year-old blueliner has two assists through four contests while filling a top-four role for the Blackhawks' young defense corps. He's added seven shots on net, nine blocks, five hits and a plus-5 rating. Vlasic was on the top pairing with Seth Jones in this game, but Chicago may opt to rotate a number of young players into that spot throughout the year.
