Alex Vlasic Fantasy Stats

Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Alex Vlasic (lower body) is expected to play in Thursday's clash against the Boston Bruins, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. After suffering a skate cut on his leg, Vlasic traveled with the team for its season opener against the Florida Panthers on Tuesday night but wasn't quite ready to play. However, he now appears fully recovered from the injury. Vlasic is set to join Sam Rinzel on the first defensive pairing, with Ethan Del Mastro making room in the lineup. The 24-year-old had a solid year last season, producing 30 points (four goals, 26 assists), 103 shots, and 157 blocks in 82 games.

Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Alex Vlasic (lower body) will miss Tuesday's season opener against the Florida Panthers, Scott Powers of The Athletic reports. After sustaining a skate cut on his leg during an exhibition game on Sept. 28, Vlasic practiced fully on Monday and has been named on the opening-night roster. However, Blackhawks head coach Jeff Blashill told reporters that Vlasic is not expected to play against Florida. He may be an option later in the week against the Boston Bruins and Montreal Canadiens. In Vlasic's absence, Chicago is poised to utilize Matt Grzelcyk as Sam Rinzel's partner in defense. Grzelcyk only recently earned a contract from the Blackhawks, but he was productive last year with the Pittsburgh Penguins and may interest DFS managers.

Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Alex Vlasic (lower body) has traveled with the team for Tuesday's season opener against the Florida Panthers, Mario Tirabassi of CHGO Sports reports. Vlasic sustained a skate cut on his leg in a preseason game against the Minnesota Wild on Sept. 28. The freak injury has left Vlasic's status for opening night uncertain, but the fact that he's traveling with the team is a positive sign. The Blackhawks also visit Boston this week before playing their first home games. Vlasic was productive on both ends for Chicago last season, recording 30 points (four goals, 26 assists) and 157 blocks in 82 games.

Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Alex Vlasic (lower body) was injured in Sunday's preseason game against the Minnesota Wild and is considered day-to-day. With only a week left of the preseason, the injury came at a bad time for Vlasic, but initial signs suggest that he can get healthy for the start of the regular season. Chicago begins the action on Oct. 7 against the Florida Panthers. Vlasic had his sophomore campaign in the NHL last season, finishing as the Blackhawks' highest-scoring defenseman. He put up 30 points (four goals, 26 assists) in 82 contests. Vlasic also racked up 157 blocks, ranking second on the team.

The Chicago Blackhawks and defenseman Alex Vlasic have agreed to a six-year contract extension that carries an average annual value of $4.6 million. The 22-year-old was a bright spot for a young and scuffling Blackhawks team despite not contributing much at the offense end of the ice. The 6-foot-6 blueliner notched two goals and 16 points in 76 games on the season but also blocked 148 shots and was only a minus-four on a Blackhawks team that gave up 111 more goals than they scored. A 2019 second-round pick, Vlasic played three seasons with Boston University before making his NHL debut in the 2021-22 season.

Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Alex Vlasic (concussion) will be back in action Sunday versus New Jersey. The young blue-liner missed two games after being placed in concussion protocol. Vlasic has had an impressive start to the season and boasts three points through eight appearances with a team-best plus-four rating. His return pushes Jarred Tinordi out of the lineup on Sunday, with Vlasic set to be reunited with Connor Murphy on the second defensive pairing.

Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Alex Vlasic has been placed into concussion protocol and won't be available for Monday's matchup against the Coyotes. He was injured Friday versus Vegas and will have to exit the lineup after enjoying a good start to the season. The 22-year-old has tallied three points -- all via assists -- in eight appearances, adding 15 blocks and seven hits with eight shots on goal and a team-best plus-four rating. The Blackhawks have recalled Isaak Phillips from the AHL to take Vlasic's place in the lineup.