The Blackhawks have signed promising defenseman Alex Vlasic to a six-year extension with a $4.6MM cap hit, The Athletic’s Scott Powers reports Thursday. The deal, which will pay Vlasic $27.6MM in total, walks him to unrestricted free agency in 2030. Vlasic, 23 in June, was the Blackhawks’ second-round pick in 2019 after they took Kirby Dach third overall. That year, he was the … [Read more...] about Blackhawks To Sign Alex Vlasic To Six-Year Extension
Chicago Blackhawks Reassign Alex Pharand, Samuel Savoie
With their regular season coming to an end against the Chicago Wolves this past Sunday, the Rockford IceHogs, the AHL affiliate of the Chicago Blackhawks, will be receiving some solid reinforcements for the 2023-24 Calder Cup playoffs. In an announcement coming from the team, the Blackhawks have reassigned forward prospects Alex Pharand and Samuel Savoie to Rockford in … [Read more...] about Chicago Blackhawks Reassign Alex Pharand, Samuel Savoie
Blackhawks Notes: Vlasic, Murphy, Blackwell
The Chicago Blackhawks could ink rookie defenseman Alex Vlasic to a long-term deal this summer, shares Ben Pope of The Chicago Sun-Times (Twitter link). Vlasic told Pope, “I want to be [in Chicago] as long as possible.” The 22-year-old defenseman is set to become a restricted free agent for the first time in his career this season, having played through his 2021 entry-level … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Notes: Vlasic, Murphy, Blackwell
Blackhawks Focused On Building Up The Roster
Chicago Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson shared that it’s time for the team to build up, says Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times (Twitter link). Chicago finished second-last in the league this season, on the back of a forward group that looked desolate when it lost Connor Bedard and Taylor Hall to injury. Finding offensive support will likely be the focus of their … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Focused On Building Up The Roster
Blackhawks Notes: Johnson, Bedard, Kurashev, Captaincy
The Chicago Blackhawks can expect to lose Tyler Johnson this summer, reports Ben Pope of The Chicago Sun-Times (Twitter link), with the veteran forward instead hoping to sign with a playoff contender. Johnson told Pope, “I’m obviously thankful for being here, I’ve met a lot of good people, but it wasn’t exactly like I envisioned or wanted.” Johnson’s Blackhawks career certainly … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Notes: Johnson, Bedard, Kurashev, Captaincy