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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.

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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.

NHL News / Bleacher Nation / February 7

Blackhawks 6, Predators 2 — Three Stars, Key Takeaways

The first seven minutes of this game were melatonin on ice. But then Alex Vlasic made something happen and the Blackhawks took a 1-0 lead… which they held for a whopping 19 seconds.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Chicago Hockey Now / December 5

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.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 4

Daily Faceoff NHL DFS Value Plays — December 4th

Welcome to Daily Faceoff’s NHL DFS Value Plays, where five days a week from Monday to Friday, I break down hockey’s main slate, looking for the top value plays.

NHL News / Chicago Hockey Now / November 11

Jason Dickinson has quietly become one of the most valuable Blackhawks

The Chicago Blackhawks won a close fought overtime victory over the Minnesota Wild on Sunday night. While Philipp Kurashev scored the game winner, it was Jason Dickinson who opened the Blackhawks scoring that really stood out in the win.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Daily Faceoff / November 4

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

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.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / October 25

Daily Faceoff NHL DFS Value Plays — October 25th

Welcome to Daily Faceoff’s NHL DFS Value Plays, where five days a week from Monday to Friday, I break down hockey’s main slate, looking for the top value plays.

Chicago Blackhawks News / On Tap Sports Net / October 3

Blackhawks Player Grades: Alex Vlasic

Over the last decade-plus in the Chicago Blackhawks organization, developing defensemen was not a strong suit of the Stan Bowman era. Failed experiments with the likes of Ian Mitchell, Henri Jokiharju, Gustav Forsling, and Adam Boqvist plagued the regime.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / September 20

Pundit Compares Oilers’ Ty Emberson Next Contract to Alex Vlasic

The Edmonton Oilers made some changes over the offseason and seem poised to make it back to the Stanley Cup Final this season. One of their biggest moves

Chicago Blackhawks News / Bleacher Nation / August 28

Let’s Talk Defensemen, Development Timelines, Nazar’s Ridiculousness, and Other Blackhawks Bullets

The Blackhawks have put together a really good, strong, big pipeline of defensemen. And the model we’re watching for many of them moving forward is Alex Vlasic, who spent almost a full year in Rockford before making the jump to the NHL.

NHL News / Chicago Hockey Now / June 11

Picking Artyom Levshunov at #2? So Far, the Cup Final Backs It

Aaron Ekblad iced Game Two of the Stanley Cup Final with an empty net goal in what was a stifling defensive performance by the Florida Panthers. So as the Chicago Blackhawks purportedly are looking at picking Artyom Levshnov over Ivan Demidov, maybe building blue line out is the best road to the Stanley Cup.

NHL News / Chicago Hockey Now / June 9

NHL Salary Cap Going Up is More Great News for the Blackhawks

An up and coming Chicago Blackhawks team that gets to pick second in the draft is definitely good news. But the NHL salary cap going up to $88M? That’s some great news for not only the league, but the Blackhawks as well.

Chicago Blackhawks News / On Tap Sports Net / May 18

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

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.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / May 2

Blackhawks’ Jones & Vlasic Successful Pair Benefiting From Past

Exit interviews are always interesting. Players speak after their season ends, and for the Chicago Blackhawks, it was in a disappointing fashion after the season they endured.

NHL News / Dose.ca / May 2

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

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 / NHL Trade Talk / April 25

Homegrown Alex Vlasic Signs a Big Contract with the Blackhawks

NHL defenseman Alex Vlasic (2-14-16) signed a significant contract extension, agreeing to a six-year deal worth $4.6 million per year to remain with his hometown team.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Daily Faceoff / April 25

Blackhawks sign Alex Vlasic to six-year contract extension

The team from the Windy City has locked in a blueliner for several years. On Thursday, the Chicago Blackhawks signed defenseman Alex Vlasic to a six-year contract extension, kicking in next season.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 25

Blackhawks sign promising defenseman to six-year extension

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

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Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / April 25

Alex Vlasic has just signed a contract that doesn’t help Kaiden Guhle

Defensively, the Habs won’t have much salary negotiation to do with players for the 2024-2025 season. Mike Matheson, David Savard, Jordan Harris, Lane Hutson, Kaiden Guhle, Johnathan Kovacevic, David Reinbacher, Logan Mailloux, Jayden Struble and William Trudeau are already under contract.

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.