Matt Grzelcyk D CHI Thu 1/8/26 2:36 AM
Matt Grzelcyk
D CHI
Grzelcyk notched two assists and went plus-2 in Wednesday's 7-3 win over the Blues.
EDGE Analysis
Grzelcyk has chipped in with six assists and a minus-2 rating over his last 14 appearances. The 32-year-old defenseman's effort Wednesday was his first multi-point effort of the campaign. He's now at 10 assists, 49 shots on net, 21 hits, 33 blocked shots, 18 PIM and a plus-3 rating through 43 appearances. Grzelcyk is seeing time on the second power-play unit but still has a fairly limited role at even strength.
Matt Grzelcyk D CHI Thu 12/11/25 12:59 PM
Matt Grzelcyk
D CHI
Grzelcyk registered an assist and went plus-2 in Wednesday's 3-0 win over the Rangers.
EDGE Analysis
Grzelcyk had gone 13 games without a point entering Wednesday. The 31-year-old defenseman has largely disappointed to begin his Chicago tenure, earning a mere five assists in 30 contests just one year after his 40-point effort in 82 games for the Penguins. However, Grzelcyk could claim some extra time on the second power-play unit while Sam Rinzel is with AHL Rockford.
Matt Grzelcyk D CHI Wed 12/3/25 2:55 AM
Matt Grzelcyk
D CHI
Grzelcyk's point drought reached 10 games in Tuesday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Golden Knights.
EDGE Analysis
Grzelcyk was involved in a goal, but it was a Vegas tally that bounced in off of his body. The 31-year-old defenseman has been a steady part of the Blackhawks' lineup, which has often included seven blueliners, but he's been on the third pairing with inconsistent power-play usage. That hasn't been a recipe for success, as he's now at four assists, a plus-9 rating, 31 shots on net, 22 blocked shots, 12 hits and 12 PIM through 26 outings overall.
Matt Grzelcyk D CHI Thu 10/16/25 1:58 AM
Matt Grzelcyk
D CHI
Grzelcyk registered an assist and went plus-2 in Wednesday's 8-3 win over the Blues.
EDGE Analysis
Grzelcyk got on the scoresheet for the first time as a Blackhawk when he set up a Lukas Reichel goal in the first period. The 31-year-old Grzelcyk has filled a bottom-four role with some power-play time, and his ice time has been further trimmed by the Blackhawks often opting to dress seven blueliners. He's added six blocked shots, five shots on net and a plus-4 rating, so he should continue to be an effective veteran role player this year. However, he'll likely be a few levels below the performance that saw him earn 40 points in 82 games with the Penguins last year.
Matt Grzelcyk D CHI Sun 10/5/25 11:28 AM
Matt Grzelcyk
D CHI
Grzelcyk signed a one-year, $1 million contract with Chicago on Sunday, Pierre LeBrun of TSN reports.
EDGE Analysis
Grzelcyk attended training camp with the Blackhawks on a professional tryout agreement and earned a standard contract before the start of the 2025-26 campaign. The 31-year-old blueliner supplied one goal, 39 assists, 94 shots on net and 101 blocked shots across 82 regular-season games with Pittsburgh in 2024-25. Grzelcyk will likely have a depth role with the Blackhawks this campaign, which could result in a decrease in his offensive numbers.
Matt Grzelcyk D CHI Tue 9/16/25 8:57 AM
Matt Grzelcyk
D CHI
Grzelcyk is set to join the Blackhawks at training camp on a professional tryout agreement, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Grzelcyk racked up 40 points in 82 regular-season games with the Penguins last season, a career high number that included another personal best in 15 power-play assists. As such, it's a little surprising to see the 31-year-old blueliner having to go the PTO route ahead of 2025-26. Given his offensive numbers last year, it's hard to envision a scenario in which Grzelcyk doesn't land an NHL deal prior to Opening Night, whether in Chicago or elsewhere.
Matt Grzelcyk D CHI Fri 4/18/25 12:36 AM
Matt Grzelcyk
D CHI
Grzelcyk notched two assists, two hits, two blocked shots and a plus-3 rating in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Capitals.
EDGE Analysis
Grzelcyk had four assists over the last three contests. The 31-year-old defenseman was quite successful on offense in his first year with the Penguins, earning a career-high 40 points (one goal, 39 assists) while playing in all 82 games for the first time. He added 94 shots on net, 101 blocked shots, 43 hits and a minus-6 rating. Grzelcyk played on a one-year contract this season, and his career year should generate quite a market if he gets to free agency.
Matt Grzelcyk D CHI Sat 4/12/25 1:31 AM
Matt Grzelcyk
D CHI
Grzelcyk notched two power-play assists, two blocked shots and two PIM in Friday's 4-2 win over the Devils.
EDGE Analysis
Grzelcyk had gone three games without a point, but he has seven assists over his last 10 outings. Four of those helpers have come on the power play as he continues to contribute more than expected in that situation. For the season, the blueliner is at one goal, 37 assists, 15 power-play points, 92 shots on net, 97 blocked shots, 40 hits and a minus-7 rating over 80 appearances.
Matt Grzelcyk D CHI Fri 4/4/25 2:08 PM
Matt Grzelcyk
D CHI
Grzeclyk recorded a power-play assist, two shots on goal and a minus-2 rating in Thursday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Blues.
EDGE Analysis
Grzelcyk has been fantastic with five helpers over his last six games. The 31-year-old defenseman is up to 36 points on the year, 10 better than any season in his career, thanks in part to playing in a career-best 76 games. He's produced 13 of his 35 helpers with the man advantage while adding 83 shots on net, 93 blocked shots, 37 hits and a minus-10 rating in his first year with the Penguins.
Matt Grzelcyk D CHI Fri 3/21/25 10:36 PM
Matt Grzelcyk
D CHI
Grzeclyk notched an assist, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Friday's 6-3 win over the Blue Jackets.
EDGE Analysis
Grzelcyk was the only Pittsburgh defenseman to get on the scoresheet Friday. He kept the puck in and fed Sidney Crosby for a goal at 15:31 of the second period, which stretched the Penguins' lead to 5-2. Grzelcyk has three assists over 10 outings in March, and he's logged a career-best total of 32 points with 77 shots on net, 88 blocked shots and a minus-4 rating over 71 appearances this season.