Alex Vlasic
| Position | Left Defense | Current Team | Chicago Blackhawks |
| Shoots | Left | Current Contract | 6 years |
| Height | 6'6" | Expires | 2029-30 |
| Weight (lbs) | 217 | Expiry Age (Jun 30) | 29 |
| Age | 24 (June 5, 2001) | Expiry Status | UFA |
| Drafted | 2019, Round 2, Overall 43 (CHI) |
| Date | Team | Transaction | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2024 | Chicago Blackhawks | Signed 6 years @ $4.600M AAV starting in 2024-25 | |
| Mar 15, 2022 | Chicago Blackhawks | Signed to an entry level contract. |
5v5 Individual Stats
| Season | Team(s) | GP | TOI | G/60 | A/60 | Pts/60 | xG/60 | GAE/60 | Sh% | xSh% | Sh%AE | %SA Rush | %SA Reb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | CHI | 15 | 200:23 | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.60 | 0.13 | 0.17 | 8.33 | 3.65 | 4.69 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 2022-23 | CHI | 6 | 101:43 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.04 | -0.04 | 0.00 | 2.05 | -2.05 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 2023-24 | CHI | 76 | 1326:45 | 0.09 | 0.50 | 0.59 | 0.10 | -0.01 | 3.64 | 4.07 | -0.43 | 1.22 | 3.66 |
| 2024-25 | CHI | 82 | 1500:02 | 0.12 | 0.52 | 0.64 | 0.13 | -0.01 | 3.75 | 4.11 | -0.36 | 1.65 | 4.96 |
| 2025-26 | CHI | 4 | 60:36 | 0.00 | 1.98 | 1.98 | 0.00 | 0.00 | - | - | - | - | - |
5v5 On Ice Stats
| Season | Team(s) | GP | TOI | SAF/60 | GF/60 | xGF/60 | SAA/60 | GA/60 | xGA/60 | GF% | xGF% | xGF Rel | xGA Rel | xGF% Rel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | CHI | 15 | 200:23 | 34.13 | 2.69 | 2.17 | 42.22 | 2.40 | 2.21 | 52.94 | 49.55 | 0.09 | -0.60 | 6.95 |
| 2022-23 | CHI | 6 | 101:43 | 28.90 | 1.77 | 1.43 | 38.34 | 2.95 | 1.87 | 37.50 | 43.34 | -1.06 | -1.03 | -2.85 |
| 2023-24 | CHI | 76 | 1326:45 | 35.59 | 2.22 | 2.11 | 42.56 | 2.31 | 2.60 | 49.00 | 44.84 | 0.04 | -0.44 | 4.31 |
| 2024-25 | CHI | 82 | 1500:02 | 34.64 | 2.44 | 2.01 | 45.24 | 3.56 | 2.71 | 40.67 | 42.53 | -0.03 | 0.02 | -0.56 |
| 2025-26 | CHI | 4 | 60:36 | 21.78 | 1.98 | 1.45 | 50.50 | 2.97 | 3.13 | 40.00 | 31.69 | -1.02 | 0.76 | -19.42 |
NHL Edge Stats
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| Season | GP | Top Speed | Bursts>20/mi | Avg. Speed | ES Avg. Speed | Top Speed | Avg. Speed | %Long Range | %Mid Range | %High Danger | ES DZ% | ES NZ% | ES OZ% |
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Legend
| Percentile 0-25 | Percentile 25-50 | Percentile 50-75 | Percentile 75-100 |
5v5 Defense Pairs
| Season | Teammate | Team | TOI | GF/60 | GA/60 | GF% | xGF/60 | xGA/60 | xGF% | xGF Rel | xGA Rel | xGF% Rel |
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Glossary
| Type | Statistic | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | G/60 | Goals Against per 60 minutes. |
| Individual | A/60 | Assists per 60 minutes. |
| Individual | Pts/60 | Points per 60 minutes. |
| Individual | xG/60 | Expected Goals per 60 minutes. |
| Individual | GAE/60 | Goals Above Expected (G/60 - xG/60). |
| Individual | Sh% | Shooting Percentage. |
| Individual | xSh% | Expected Shooting Percentage. |
| Individual | Sh%AE | Shooting percentage above expected (Sh% - xSh%). |
| Individual | %SA Rush | Percentage of shot attempts determined to be on the rush. |
| Individual | %SA Reb. | Percentage of shot attempts determined to be from rebounds. |
| On Ice | SAF/60 | Shot Attempts For per 60 minutes. |
| On Ice | GF/60 | Goals For per 60 minutes. |
| On Ice | xGF/60 | Expected Goals For per 60 minutes. |
| On Ice | SAA/60 | Shot Attempts Against per 60 minutes (lower is better). |
| On Ice | GA/60 | Goals Against per 60 minutes (lower is better). |
| On Ice | xGA/60 | Expected Goals Against per 60 minutes (lower is better). |
| On Ice | GF% | Goals For Percentage = Goals For / (Goals For + Goals Against) |
| On Ice | xGF% | Expected Goals For Percentage = Expected Goals For / (Expected Goals For + Expected Goals Against) |
| On Ice | xGF Rel | xGF/60 when On Ice - xGF/60 when not On Ice. |
| On Ice | xGA Rel | xGA/60 when On Ice - xGA/60 when not On Ice (lower is better). |
| On Ice | xGF% Rel | xGF% when On Ice - xGF% when not On Ice. |
News and Opinions
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Blackhawks' rout of Blues could be harbinger of good times at Blackhawk Up (Thu Oct 16, 2025)
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NHL Morning Recap – October 16th 2025 at The Hockey Writers (Thu Oct 16, 2025)
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Young & Fun Blackhawks Beat Up Blues 8-3 For Back-To-Back Wins at Chicago Hockey Now (Thu Oct 16, 2025)
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Blackhawks Postgame Musings: Speed, confidence on full display in blowout of Blues at Blackhawk Up (Thu Oct 16, 2025)
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The Children Sing: Blackhawks 8, Blues 3 at Second City Hockey (Thu Oct 16, 2025)
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3 Blackhawks who deserve respect this season at Blackhawk Up (Tue Oct 14, 2025)
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It’s Just a Jump to the Left: Blackhawks vs. Mammoth Preview at Second City Hockey (Mon Oct 13, 2025)
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Sam Rinzel Is A Long-Term Chicago Blackhawks Core Piece Going Forward at Yahoo Sports NHL (Mon Oct 13, 2025)
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Analyzing the First 2 Games of the Blackhawks’ Blashill Era at The Hockey Writers (Fri Oct 10, 2025)
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Blackhawks Send Ethan Del Mastro To Rockford at Chicago Hockey Now (Fri Oct 10, 2025)
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Blackhawks Can’t Bury Late Chances, Fall 4-3 To Bruins in OT at Chicago Hockey Now (Fri Oct 10, 2025)
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Projected Lineups for Bruins vs Blackhawks – 10/09/25 at The Hockey Writers (Thu Oct 9, 2025)
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Blackhawks Game Day: 3 things to watch versus the Bruins at Blackhawk Up (Thu Oct 9, 2025)
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Blackhawks vs. Bruins: Vlasic Returns, Soderblom Starts, Lineups, & How To Watch at Chicago Hockey Now (Thu Oct 9, 2025)
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Blackhawks Vs Bruins: Projected Lineup, How To Watch, & More Ahead Of Game 2 at Yahoo Sports NHL (Thu Oct 9, 2025)
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Jack’s Daily: Blackhawks in Boston; Vegas Hits Jackpot; Roslovic Signs With Oilers at Chicago Hockey Now (Thu Oct 9, 2025)
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Breaking Down Blackhawks Defensive Struggles From Opening Night at Chicago Hockey Now (Wed Oct 8, 2025)
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Panthers Dominance Shines in 3-2 Win Over Blackhawks at The Hockey Writers (Wed Oct 8, 2025)
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Projected Lineups for the Blackhawks vs Panthers – 10/07/25 at The Hockey Writers (Tue Oct 7, 2025)
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NHL Projected Lineups, Starting Goalies, Injuries, Updates at The Hockey Writers (Tue Oct 7, 2025)
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Blackhawks Game Day: 3 things to watch in season opener versus Panthers at Blackhawk Up (Tue Oct 7, 2025)
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Blackhawks vs. Panthers: Opening-Night Preview, Lineups, How To Watch, & More at Chicago Hockey Now (Tue Oct 7, 2025)
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Blackhawks Vs Panthers: Projected Lines, How To Watch, & More Ahead Of Game 1 at Yahoo Sports NHL (Tue Oct 7, 2025)
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Chicago Blackhawks 2025-26 Season Projection & Predictions at Chicago Hockey Now (Tue Oct 7, 2025)
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Blackhawks Bits: Reports from the eve of a new season at Second City Hockey (Mon Oct 6, 2025)
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Blackhawks Tough Training Camp Decisions Resolved, Regular Season Awaits at The Hockey Writers (Mon Oct 6, 2025)
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Injury Forces Change For Blackhawks On Eve Of Opening Night at Yahoo Sports NHL (Mon Oct 6, 2025)
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Prediction Of Blackhawks Lineup Following Preseason Action at Yahoo Sports NHL (Mon Oct 6, 2025)
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Oliver Moore, Ryan Greene, & Nolan Allan Cut From Blackhawks Opening-Night Roster at Chicago Hockey Now (Sun Oct 5, 2025)
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Blackhawks Sign Matt Grzelcyk, Make Significant Roster Decisions at Yahoo Sports NHL (Sun Oct 5, 2025)
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REPORT: Chicago Blackhawks Sign Matt Grzelcyk To One-Year Contract at Chicago Hockey Now (Sun Oct 5, 2025)
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3 takeaways from the Chicago Blackhawks 4-0 preseason loss to the St. Louis Blues at Blackhawk Up (Sun Oct 5, 2025)
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Blackhawks’ Alex Vlasic’s Emerging Leadership Key in 2025-26 at The Hockey Writers (Sat Oct 4, 2025)
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Breaking down the Chicago Blackhawks’ first month of the season at Blackhawk Up (Sat Oct 4, 2025)
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Wild Stump Blackhawks 3-2, the Tale of Special Teams at The Hockey Writers (Sat Oct 4, 2025)
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Friday Morning Bag Skate 10-3-25 at Second City Hockey (Fri Oct 3, 2025)
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Thursday Morning Bag Skate 10-2-25 at Second City Hockey (Thu Oct 2, 2025)
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Jack’s Daily: Blackhawks Home Loss; Korchinski Sent Down; Kaprizov’s Massive Deal at Chicago Hockey Now (Wed Oct 1, 2025)
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NHL Injuries: Sabres, Hurricanes, Blackhawks, Wild, Rangers, Flyers, Lightning, Golden Knights, Jets, and More at NHL Rumors (Wed Oct 1, 2025)
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NHL Injuries: Sabres, Hurricanes, Blackhawks, Wild, Rangers, Flyers, Lightning, Golden Knights, Jets, and More at NHL Rumors (Wed Oct 1, 2025)
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Wednesday Morning Bag Skate 10-1-25 at Second City Hockey (Wed Oct 1, 2025)
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Blackhawks Provide Injury Update On Alex Vlasic & Landon Slaggert at Chicago Hockey Now (Tue Sep 30, 2025)
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In the Den: Blackhawks at Red Wings Preseason Preview at Second City Hockey (Tue Sep 30, 2025)
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Blackhawks Gameday: 3 things to watch against the Red Wings at Blackhawk Up (Tue Sep 30, 2025)
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Projecting Blackhawks Lines & Defense Pairs At Halfway Point Of Training Camp at Yahoo Sports NHL (Tue Sep 30, 2025)
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Don’t Call It a Comeback: Blackhawks 4, Wild 1 at Second City Hockey (Mon Sep 29, 2025)
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Frank Nazar’s Hat Trick Leads Blackhawks To 4-1 Win Over Wild at Chicago Hockey Now (Mon Sep 29, 2025)
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Blackhawks Postgame Musings: Top six gives encouraging performance heading into regular season at Blackhawk Up (Mon Sep 29, 2025)
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Blackhawks Gameday: 3 things to watch versus Wild at Blackhawk Up (Sun Sep 28, 2025)
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Blackhawks vs. Wild Preseason: Projected Lineups, How To Watch, & More at Chicago Hockey Now (Sun Sep 28, 2025)
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Blackhawks Training Camp: NHL & AHL Groups Start Forming at Chicago Hockey Now (Thu Sep 25, 2025)
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Blackhawks Scrimmage, Work On Special Teams Ahead of Preseason Opener at Chicago Hockey Now (Tue Sep 23, 2025)
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4 Blackhawks Storylines to Follow Heading Into Training Camp at The Hockey Writers (Wed Sep 17, 2025)
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Blackhawks training camp battles provide plenty of intrigue at Blackhawk Up (Wed Sep 17, 2025)
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Matt Grzelcyk Would Add Veteran Presence & Offensive Boost To Blackhawks Blue-Line at Yahoo Sports NHL (Wed Sep 17, 2025)
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Breakout rankings: Defensemen predicted for break out success this season at ESPN (Wed Sep 17, 2025)
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Predicting Connor Bedard’s Next Contract With the Chicago Blackhawks at The Hockey Writers (Sun Sep 14, 2025)
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Extending Spencer Knight may not initially look good, but it should work out at Blackhawk Up (Sun Sep 14, 2025)
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5 simple expectations for Blackhawks veteran defenseman Connor Murphy at Blackhawk Up (Fri Sep 12, 2025)
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2025 Montreal Canadiens Top 25 Under 25: #1 Ivan Demidov at Habs Eyes on the Prize (Fri Sep 12, 2025)
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2025 Blackhawks Top 25 Under 25: Alex Vlasic shifts to No. 3 at Second City Hockey (Thu Sep 11, 2025)
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Alex Vlasic must remind Chicago he is capable of being the No. 1 defenseman at Blackhawk Up (Thu Sep 11, 2025)
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Nashville Predators Central Division Series Preview: Chicago Blackhawks at Yahoo Sports NHL (Wed Sep 10, 2025)
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Sam Rinzel's offensive upside will make him the Blackhawks' best defenseman in 2025-2026 at Blackhawk Up (Tue Sep 9, 2025)
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Blackhawks' captain Nick Foligno is setting a high standard for his teammates at Blackhawk Up (Tue Sep 9, 2025)
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From The THN Yearbook: Blackhawks Predicted To Finish 8th In Central at Yahoo Sports NHL (Tue Sep 9, 2025)
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Blackhawks 2025-26 Player Previews: Sam Rinzel at The Hockey Writers (Sat Sep 6, 2025)
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Blackhawks 2025-26 Player Previews: Alex Vlasic at The Hockey Writers (Fri Sep 5, 2025)
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Blues can't afford to underestimate an upstart division rival at Bleedin' Blue (Thu Sep 4, 2025)
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Blackhawks Upcoming Milestones to Watch for in 2025-26 at The Hockey Writers (Mon Sep 1, 2025)
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These 5 Blackhawks players will matter just as much as Connor Bedard this season at Blackhawk Up (Sun Aug 31, 2025)
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Ultimate turning point in the Blackhawks rebuild is here and fans are thrilled at Blackhawk Up (Tue Aug 26, 2025)
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Blackhawks got much-needed cost certainty with Nazar signing at Blackhawk Up (Mon Aug 25, 2025)
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Lane Hutson pas au camp estival parce qu’il n’est pas allé au Championnat du monde at Dans Les Coulisses (Sat Aug 23, 2025)
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Every Blackhawks Player Invited to 2026 Olympic Orientation Camps at The Hockey Writers (Fri Aug 22, 2025)
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The Blackhawks are making a safe bet that Frank Nazar will become a superstar at Blackhawk Up (Thu Aug 21, 2025)
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Blackhawks Sign “Integral” Frank Nazar to Seven-Year Deal at The Hockey Writers (Thu Aug 21, 2025)
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Lane Hutson : moins bon que les 16 américains invités aux JO 2026? at HABSolument Fan (Wed Aug 20, 2025)
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Blackhawks' Nazar and Vlasic earn invites to US Olympic Orientation Camp at Blackhawk Up (Tue Aug 19, 2025)
Current Contract
Standard Contract (RFA) ( ) (0 ratings)
Entry Level Contract ( ) (0 ratings)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
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| 2021-22 | 20 | $916,667 | $1,491,667 | $25,000 | $92,500 | $807,500 | $900,000 | $70,000 | ELC | ||
| 2022-23 | 21 | $916,667 | $1,491,667 | $850,000 | $92,500 | $832,500 | $925,000 | $70,000 | ELC | ||
| 2023-24 | 22 | $916,667 | $1,491,667 | $850,000 | $92,500 | $832,500 | $925,000 | $70,000 | ELC | ||
| Total | $1,725,000 | $277,500 | $2,472,500 | $2,750,000 | $210,000 |
Career Statistics
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| Season | League | Team | GP | G | A | Pts | +/- | PIM | Shots | Sh% | TOI/G | GP | G | A | Pts | +/- | PIM | Shots | Sh% | TOI/G |
| 2014-15 | HPMBHL | Chicago Mission Bantam Minor AAA | 20 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 6 | |||||||||||||
| 2015-16 | HPHL 14U | Chicago Mission 14U AAA | 20 | 2 | 16 | 18 | 18 | |||||||||||||
| 2015-16 | WSI U15 | Bauer Selects U15 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |||||||||||||
| 2016-17 | HPHL 16U | Chicago Mission 16U AAA | 19 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 8 | |||||||||||||
| 2016-17 | USA-S15 | Team Forest | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||
| 2017-18 | USDP | U.S. National U17 Team | 60 | 9 | 20 | 29 | 36 | |||||||||||||
| 2017-18 | WHC-17 | USA U17 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | |||||||||||||
| 2017-18 | USDP | U.S. National U18 Team | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||
| 2017-18 | USHL | USNTDP Juniors | 34 | 4 | 9 | 13 | -3 | 12 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 18 | ||||||
| 2018-19 | NTDP | U.S. National U18 Team | 61 | 4 | 23 | 27 | 40 | |||||||||||||
| 2018-19 | USHL | USNTDP Juniors | 27 | 2 | 13 | 15 | +7 | 28 | ||||||||||||
| 2018-19 | WJC-18 | USA U18 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | |||||||||||||
| 2019-20 | NCAA | Boston Univ. | 34 | 0 | 4 | 4 | -5 | 10 | ||||||||||||
| 2020-21 | NCAA | Boston Univ. | 16 | 3 | 5 | 8 | +3 | 10 | ||||||||||||
| 2021-22 | NCAA | Boston Univ. | 32 | 1 | 7 | 8 | +3 | 31 | ||||||||||||
| 2021-22 | NHL | Chicago Blackhawks | 15 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 2 | 12 | 8.3 | 14:19 | |||||||||
| 2022-23 | NHL | Chicago Blackhawks | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 4 | 0.0 | 19:38 | ||||||||||
| 2022-23 | AHL | Rockford IceHogs | 56 | 2 | 17 | 19 | +12 | 25 | 5 | 5 | 5 | -2 | ||||||||
| 2023-24 | NHL | Chicago Blackhawks | 76 | 2 | 14 | 16 | -4 | 45 | 71 | 2.8 | 21:29 | |||||||||
| 2024-25 | NHL | Chicago Blackhawks | 82 | 4 | 26 | 30 | -23 | 12 | 103 | 3.9 | 23:16 | |||||||||
| 2024-25 | WC | USA | 10 | 0 | 2 | 2 | +3 | |||||||||||||
| 2024-25 | International | Team USA | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||
| 2025-26 | NHL | Chicago Blackhawks | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -1 | 0.0 | 21:07 | |||||||||||
| NHL Career | 183 | 7 | 44 | 51 | -31 | 59 | 190 | 3.7 | 21:37 | |||||||||||