Alex Vlasic D CHI Tue 12/19/23 12:51 PM
Alex Vlasic
D CHI
Vlasic (upper body) skated on his own, per Charlie Roumeliotis of NBC Sports Chicago, but isn't expected to play Tuesday versus Colorado.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Alex Vlasic D CHI Sun 12/17/23 12:34 PM
Alex Vlasic
D CHI
Vlasic (upper body) won't play Sunday against Vancouver, Scott Powers of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Alex Vlasic D CHI Sat 12/16/23 1:42 PM
Alex Vlasic
D CHI
Vlasic (upper body) will be a game-time decision Sunday against the Canucks, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Alex Vlasic D CHI Sat 12/16/23 12:22 PM
Alex Vlasic
D CHI
Vlasic (upper body) didn't practice Saturday, per Scott Powers of The Athletic.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Alex Vlasic D CHI Fri 12/15/23 1:02 AM
Alex Vlasic
D CHI
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.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Alex Vlasic D CHI Sat 12/9/23 11:03 PM
Alex Vlasic
D CHI
Vlasic scored a goal and added two PIM in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Blues.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Alex Vlasic D CHI Sun 11/5/23 4:36 PM
Alex Vlasic
D CHI
Vlasic (concussion) will return to the lineup Sunday against New Jersey, according to Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Alex Vlasic D CHI Mon 10/30/23 10:05 AM
Alex Vlasic
D CHI
Vlasic won't play Monday against Arizona after being placed into concussion protocol, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Alex Vlasic D CHI Sun 10/29/23 5:21 PM
Alex Vlasic
D CHI
Vlasic (undisclosed) was not at practice Sunday, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Alex Vlasic D CHI Fri 10/27/23 8:03 PM
Alex Vlasic
D CHI
Vlasic (undisclosed) will not return to Friday's game against Vegas.
EDGE Analysis
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.