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.

EDGE Analysis

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.

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

EDGE Analysis

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.

Vlasis was loaned to AHL Rockford on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

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.

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

EDGE Analysis

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.

Vlasic was recalled by the Blackhawks on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Although Vlasic's been promoted, at this point it isn't clear if he'll be in the lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Stars. The 21-year-old defender has yet to appear in an NHL contest this season, but he's picked up two goals and 17 points through 52 games with AHL Rockford.

Chicago has sent Vlasic (undisclosed) to AHL Rockford, Charlie Roumeliotis of NBC Sports Chicago.

EDGE Analysis

Vlasic hasn't played yet this season due to the injury, but his reassignment is an indicator that he's healthy now. He'll get a chance to get back up to speed in the minors and gain some valuable experience. It wouldn't be surprising if Chicago calls him up at some point during the 2022-23 campaign.

Vlasic (undisclosed) won't play on Saturday against San Jose, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Vlasic has now missed three games to open the season. He should serve on the second or third pairing once he's healthy, but he's not expected to be a regular producer offensively.

Vlasic (undisclosed) isn't expected to make his return Thursday against Vegas, per Mark Lazerus of The Athletic.

EDGE Analysis

Vlasic also missed Wednesday's 5-2 loss to Colorado. He had a goal and an assist in 15 games with Chicago last season.

Vlasic (undisclosed) isn't expected to play Wednesday versus Colorado, Charlie Roumeliotis of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

EDGE Analysis

Vlasic is evidently still feeling the effects of a shot he blocked during practice. With Vlasic unavailable, look for Filip Roos to jump into the lineup against the Avalanche.

Vlasic scored a goal in 14:04 of ice time in Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Coyotes.

EDGE Analysis

Vlasic's shot bounced off a defender's skate and past Karel Vejmelka to give him his first NHL goal. A second-round pick in 2019, the 6-foot-6 defenseman isn't likely to put up a lot of points at the NHL level, after posting just eight points in 32 games with Boston University this season. The Blackhawks are hopeful that the Illinois-native Vlasic can become a valuable, defensive-minded player on their blue line.