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Generates assist in return Vlasic recorded an assist, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Wednesday's 2-1 overtime win over the Jets.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Wednesday Vlasic (upper body) is expected to play Wednesday versus Winnipeg, per Scott Powers of The Athletic.

Impact 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 Wednesday.

DECEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable against Blues Vlasic (upper body) won't play Saturday against St. Louis, according to Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out Friday Vlasic (upper body) will not play Friday against Montreal, Mark Lazerus of The Athletic reports.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not ready to return Vlasic (upper body) skated on his own, per Charlie Roumeliotis of NBC Sports Chicago, but isn't expected to play Tuesday versus Colorado.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Sunday Vlasic (upper body) won't play Sunday against Vancouver, Scott Powers of The Athletic reports.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call Sunday Vlasic (upper body) will be a game-time decision Sunday against the Canucks, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not practicing Saturday Vlasic (upper body) didn't practice Saturday, per Scott Powers of The Athletic.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes precautionary exit 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.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pots first goal of season Vlasic scored a goal and added two PIM in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Blues.

Impact 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 the 2021-22 campaign. He's been a regular in the lineup full-time this season, racking up five points, 27 shots on net, 45 blocked shots and a plus-10 rating over 24 appearances.

DECEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Blackhawks' Alex Vlasic takes a huge leap forward — just a hop, skip and a jump from home Few players get the luxury that Vlasic gets to enjoy — especially at age 22.

NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Ready to rock Vlasic (concussion) will return to the lineup Sunday against New Jersey, according to Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Enters concussion protocol Vlasic won't play Monday against Arizona after being placed into concussion protocol, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from practice Vlasic (undisclosed) was not at practice Sunday, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lazerus: Where was the Blackhawks' response to Vegas' dirty hit on Alex Vlasic? Up on the scoreboard Golden Knights' Brett Howden delivered a late, blindside hit to Vlasic, but nobody did anything. What gives?

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Exits Friday's contest Vlasic (undisclosed) will not return to Friday's game against Vegas.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Vlasic is developing into the defenseman the Blackhawks hoped he'd be Outside of Connor Bedard, Vlasic has arguably been the Blackhawks’ most impressive player over the season’s opening.

OCTOBER 17, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Generates assist in win 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.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Blackhawks' Alex Vlasic Finds Corey Perry with Perfect Pass to Score on Breakaway vs. Maple Leafs

OCTOBER 17, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Secures roster spot Vlasic earned a spot on Chicago's Opening Night roster.

Impact Vlasic spent most of last year with AHL Rockford, tallying two goals and 19 points in 56 games. He's scored three points over 21 career NHL appearances and dressed in just six games with Chicago last year. The 22-year-old blueliner should see top-four minutes to begin the 2023-24 season.

OCTOBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chicago Blackhawks: Is Alex Vlasic ready to take next big step? The Chicago Blackhawks hold high hopes that Alex Vlasic will reach a new plateau in his development next season.

JUNE 6, 2023 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Alex and Emma Vlasic share 'really special' bond as they navigate pro hockey The Blackhawks' Alex Vlasic and Connecticut Whale's Emma Vlasic have been each other's biggest fans in their pro hockey journeys.

APRIL 21, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Sent down Vlasis was loaned to AHL Rockford on Monday.

Impact Vlasic has supplied one assist, four shots on goal, nine blocked shots and five hits in six NHL outings this season. He has two goals and 17 points in 52 AHL contests this campaign. Chicago has Nikita Zaitsev, Andreas Englund and Ian Mitchell as potential replacements for Monday's clash with Minnesota.

APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Garners assist Saturday Vlasic logged an assist in Saturday's 7-3 loss to the Kraken.

Impact Vlasic set up Lukas Reichel's tally in the second period. Both players are expected to rejoin AHL Rockford soon for that team's playoff push. The assist was Vlasic's first point in six NHL games this season. He's added four shots on net, five hits, nine blocked shots and a minus-1 rating while playing in a fairly sheltered role. The 21-year-old should contend for a roster spot in training camp next fall.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Vlasic's development will be part of the barometer for Blackhawks' rebuild How Alex Vlasic and Lukas Reichel pan out in the next few seasons will somewhat define Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson’s early tenure.

MARCH 30, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

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