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Breaking down Alex Vlasic’s impressive Blackhawks season so far: ‘He has raised the ceiling’

Vlasic’s ability to break up plays in the defensive zone has been excellent as expected, but his ability to move the puck afterward and exit the defensive zone — in Victor Hedman-esque form — has also been surprisingly impressive.

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Blackhawks lose to Connor McDavid’s Oilers despite Connor Bedard’s highlight goal

In the first meeting between the two Connors — as well as between German forwards Leon Draisaitl and Lukas Reichel — the Oilers pulled away to beat the Hawks 4-1 on Tuesday.

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Blackhawks send Wyatt Kaiser to AHL as part of defensive shakeup

Isaak Phillips also went down to Rockford with Kaiser, while Louis Crevier was called up to the NHL for the first time. Jarred Tinordi’s activation off injured reserve sparked the shuffle Saturday.

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Blackhawks notes: Drew Commesso’s adjustments leading to early AHL success

Commesso’s work with Bruins goalie Jeremy Swayman and new Rockford goalie coach Matt Smith has helped him start his pro career 3-2-0 with a .919 save percentage through five games.

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Blackhawks hope feisty practice Thursday leads to higher in-game intensity

A no-hard-feelings battle between Wyatt Kaiser and Connor Bedard exemplified the kind of scrappiness that Luke Richardson wants to see within the Hawks more often moving forward.

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How a Florida trainer changed the way Nikita Zaitsev moves

Zaitsev struggled last season, both before and after a trade from the Senators to the Hawks. But after working with Scott Foresman this summer, he feels “fresh and loose” and ready for a better season.

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Five key storylines to follow during Blackhawks training camp

Connor Bedard’s acclimation to Chicago, Kevin Korchinski’s attempt to prove his NHL readiness and Luke Richardson’s line combinations and mentality toward prospects will all be interesting to watch.

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Blackhawks’ 2023-24 lineup looking clearer as Kyle Davidson focuses on depth, versatility

The Hawks are “very close” to being done, with defensive depth being the only box left to check — and they might wait until training camp to add it. RFA Philipp Kurashev filed for salary arbitration Wednesday, but that was expected.

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Blackhawks offseason preview: Plenty of draft picks, free-agent decisions to make as rebuild continues

After drafting Connor Bedard next Wednesday — the easiest decision possible — the Hawks will still have 10 additional picks to make, plus trades to consider and free agents to sign. Here’s a guide to what this summer will bring

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Blackhawks juggling overcrowded defensive corps as they begin final road trip

The last-place Hawks are bringing nine defensemen to face the Flames, Canucks and Kraken. Alex Vlasic and Wyatt Kaiser have begun spending time alongside Seth Jones, while Nikita Zaitsev has somehow cemented a role above Andreas Englund.

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2023 NHL trade deadline: Tracking and grading all the major deals

Tracking every NHL trade made at the 2023 deadline.

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Blackhawks acquire two draft picks for taking Nikita Zaitsev in trade with Senators

Zaitsev carries a $4.5 million salary-cap hit through the end of next season, but the Hawks received a 2023 second-round pick and a 2026 fourth-round pick in exchange for taking his contract Wednesday.

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