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Wyatt Kaiser

Position	Left Defense	Current Team	Chicago Blackhawks
Shoots	Left	Current Contract	2 years
Height	6'0"	Expires	2026-27
Weight (lbs)	190	Expiry Age (Jun 30)	24
Age	23 (July 31, 2002)	Expiry Status	RFA-arb
Drafted	2020, Round 3, Overall 81 (CHI)

Date	Team	Transaction
Sep 17, 2025	Chicago Blackhawks	Signed 2 years @ $1.700M AAV starting in 2025-26
Feb 27, 2025	Chicago Blackhawks	Recalled from AHL
Jan 23, 2025	Chicago Blackhawks	Assigned to AHL
Dec 29, 2024	Chicago Blackhawks	Recalled from AHL
Dec 19, 2024	Chicago Blackhawks	Assigned to AHL
Oct 10, 2024	Chicago Blackhawks	Activated from IR
Oct 4, 2024	Chicago Blackhawks	Placed on SOIR
Mar 14, 2023	Chicago Blackhawks	Signed to an entry level contract.

Status History Coming Soon

5v5 Individual Stats

Season	Team(s)	GP	TOI	G/60	A/60	Pts/60	xG/60	GAE/60	Sh%	xSh%	Sh%AE	%SA Reb.
2022-23	CHI	9	146:06	0.00	1.23	1.23	0.35	-0.35	0.00	7.20	-7.20	6.25
2023-24	CHI	32	478:11	0.00	0.75	0.75	0.09	-0.09	0.00	3.83	-3.83	7.41
2024-25	CHI	57	921:11	0.20	0.20	0.39	0.16	0.04	4.92	3.90	1.01	0.00
2025-26	CHI	5	85:24	0.00	0.70	0.70	0.21	-0.21	0.00	6.00	-6.00	11.11

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
2022-23	CHI	9	146:06	39.43	2.05	1.96	46.00	3.70	3.05	35.71	39.08	-0.14	0.85	-9.69
2023-24	CHI	32	478:11	34.38	2.13	2.13	46.05	2.51	2.65	45.95	44.61	-0.03	-0.36	2.83
2024-25	CHI	57	921:11	37.00	2.02	2.20	42.40	2.15	2.58	48.44	46.03	0.21	-0.10	3.37
2025-26	CHI	5	85:24	40.05	3.51	1.85	40.05	0.70	2.04	83.33	47.55	-0.21	-1.17	8.42

NHL Edge Stats

		Skating				Shooting					Zone Time
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

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Percentile 25-50

Percentile 50-75

Percentile 75-100

Forwards are compared with forwards and Defensemen are are compared with Defensemen.

5v5 Defense Pairs

Season

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.

Individual and On-Ice stats from Puckalytics.com (starting in 2015-16). NHL Edge Stats from edge.nhl.com (starting in 2021-22). Edge statistic definitions can be found at the Edge Stats Glossary.

News and Opinions

Young & Fun Blackhawks Beat Up Blues 8-3 For Back-To-Back Wins at Chicago Hockey Now (Thu Oct 16, 2025)
The Children Sing: Blackhawks 8, Blues 3 at Second City Hockey (Thu Oct 16, 2025)
Blackhawks Week That Was and Will Be, 10/14: Quality over quantity at Second City Hockey (Tue Oct 14, 2025)
3 Blackhawks who deserve respect this season at Blackhawk Up (Tue Oct 14, 2025)
Blackhawks Postgame Musings: Making the right plays leads to an ugly victory at Blackhawk Up (Tue Oct 14, 2025)
Don’t Dream It, Be It: Blackhawks 3, Mammoth 1 at Second City Hockey (Tue Oct 14, 2025)
Artyom Levshunov’s Current Path With Blackhawks at The Hockey Writers (Mon Oct 13, 2025)
Blackhawks vs. Mammoth: Dickinson Game-Time Decision, Lineups, & How To Watch at Chicago Hockey Now (Mon Oct 13, 2025)
Canadiens @ Blackhawks Top Six Minutes: A winning trip at Habs Eyes on the Prize (Sun Oct 12, 2025)
Blackhawks vs. Canadiens: Home Opener Preview, Dickinson OUT, Reichel IN, Levshunov Scratched? at Chicago Hockey Now (Sat Oct 11, 2025)
Analyzing the First 2 Games of the Blackhawks’ Blashill Era at The Hockey Writers (Fri Oct 10, 2025)
Blackhawks vs. Bruins: Vlasic Returns, Soderblom Starts, Lineups, & How To Watch at Chicago Hockey Now (Thu Oct 9, 2025)
Thursday Morning Bag Skate 10-9-25 at Second City Hockey (Thu Oct 9, 2025)
Breaking Down Blackhawks Defensive Struggles From Opening Night at Chicago Hockey Now (Wed Oct 8, 2025)
Wednesday Morning Bag Skate 10-8-25 at Second City Hockey (Wed Oct 8, 2025)
Tuesday Morning Bag Skate 10-7-25 at Second City Hockey (Tue Oct 7, 2025)
Chicago Blackhawks 2025-26 Season Projection & Predictions at Chicago Hockey Now (Tue Oct 7, 2025)
Blackhawks Tough Training Camp Decisions Resolved, Regular Season Awaits at The Hockey Writers (Mon Oct 6, 2025)
Prediction Of Blackhawks Lineup Following Preseason Action at Yahoo Sports NHL (Mon Oct 6, 2025)
Monday Morning Bag Skate 10-6-25 at Second City Hockey (Mon Oct 6, 2025)
Hold Me Down: Wild 3, Blackhawks 2 at Second City Hockey (Sat Oct 4, 2025)
Feel So Close: Blackhawks vs. Wild Preseason Preview at Second City Hockey (Fri Oct 3, 2025)
Blackhawks vs. Wild Preseason: Projected Lineups, Preview, How To Watch, & More at Chicago Hockey Now (Fri Oct 3, 2025)
Friday Morning Bag Skate 10-3-25 at Second City Hockey (Fri Oct 3, 2025)
Blackhawks Postgame Musings: Defensive roster battles starting to sort themselves out at Blackhawk Up (Wed Oct 1, 2025)
Blackhawks vs. Red Wings Preseason: Projected Lineups, How To Watch, & More at Chicago Hockey Now (Tue Sep 30, 2025)
Projecting Blackhawks Lines & Defense Pairs At Halfway Point Of Training Camp at Yahoo Sports NHL (Tue Sep 30, 2025)
Frank Nazar’s Hat Trick Leads Blackhawks To 4-1 Win Over Wild at Chicago Hockey Now (Mon Sep 29, 2025)
Blackhawks Postgame Musings: Top six gives encouraging performance heading into regular season at Blackhawk Up (Mon Sep 29, 2025)
Blackhawks vs. Wild Preseason: Projected Lineups, How To Watch, & More at Chicago Hockey Now (Sun Sep 28, 2025)
Blackhawks Young Defender Scores Nice Goal at Yahoo Sports NHL (Wed Sep 24, 2025)
3 Takeaways From Blackhawks’ 3-2 Loss to the Red Wings in 1st Preseason Game at The Hockey Writers (Wed Sep 24, 2025)
Jack’s Daily: Blackhawks Rough Opener; Toews’ Debut; Celebrini Returns at Chicago Hockey Now (Wed Sep 24, 2025)
Blackhawks Preseason Recap: Young Lineup Throttled By Red Wings; Studs & Duds at Chicago Hockey Now (Wed Sep 24, 2025)
Postgame Musings: Blackhawks get dominated by Red Wings at 5-on-5 at Blackhawk Up (Wed Sep 24, 2025)
Far From This Opera Forever More: Red Wings 3, Blackhawks 2 at Second City Hockey (Wed Sep 24, 2025)
Red Wings-Blackhawks preseason game #1 Tweetcap: Detroit wins 3-2 over Chicago thanks to strong performances by its youth (Finnie and MBN in particular) at The Malik Report (Wed Sep 24, 2025)
Blackhawks Gameday: 3 things to watch for versus Red Wings at Blackhawk Up (Tue Sep 23, 2025)
Tuesday Morning Bag Skate 9-23-25 at Second City Hockey (Tue Sep 23, 2025)
Monday Morning Bag Skate 9-22-25 at Second City Hockey (Mon Sep 22, 2025)
Ramifications of Matt Grzelcyk’s PTO With Chicago Blackhawks at The Hockey Writers (Sat Sep 20, 2025)
Blackhawks Defender Is Ready To Shine at Yahoo Sports NHL (Sat Sep 20, 2025)
Jack’s Daily: Blashill’s New Standard, Bedard’s Contract, Kopitar Retiring at Chicago Hockey Now (Fri Sep 19, 2025)
Friday Morning Bag Skate 9-19-25 at Second City Hockey (Fri Sep 19, 2025)
Blackhawks Training Camp: Jeff Blashill Sets Tone; Kyle Davidson Speaks On Key Topics at Chicago Hockey Now (Thu Sep 18, 2025)
Thursday Morning Bag Skate 9-18-25 at Second City Hockey (Thu Sep 18, 2025)
NHL News: Flames, Blackhawks, Blues, and Injury Notes at NHL Rumors (Thu Sep 18, 2025)
NHL News: Flames, Blackhawks, Blues, and Injury Notes at NHL Rumors (Thu Sep 18, 2025)
Jack’s Daily: Training Camp Begins; Kaiser Signs; Tkachuk Update at Chicago Hockey Now (Thu Sep 18, 2025)
Morning Chirps: Wyatt Kaiser signs, Jason Robertson negotiations at 'a standstill' at Blackhawk Up (Thu Sep 18, 2025)
NHL Morning Coffee Headlines – September 18, 2025 at Spectors Hockey (Thu Sep 18, 2025)
Blackhawks sign Wyatt Kaiser to 2-year contract extension at Second City Hockey (Thu Sep 18, 2025)
Blackhawks defenseman Kaiser gets 2-year deal at ESPN (Thu Sep 18, 2025)
Blackhawks, Wyatt Kaiser Come To Terms On Contract Extension at Yahoo Sports NHL (Thu Sep 18, 2025)
BREAKING: Blackhawks Sign Wyatt Kaiser To Short-Term Extension at Chicago Hockey Now (Thu Sep 18, 2025)
Blackhawks Training Camp: Key Position Battles, Storylines To Watch at Chicago Hockey Now (Wed Sep 17, 2025)
Should the LA Kings Target Any Remaining RFAs? Fantasy Fits vs. Realistic Options at Yahoo Sports NHL (Wed Sep 17, 2025)
Blackhawks training camp battles provide plenty of intrigue at Blackhawk Up (Wed Sep 17, 2025)
Jack’s Daily: Blackhawks Training Camp; Grzelyck Signs PTO; Miller Named Captain at Chicago Hockey Now (Wed Sep 17, 2025)
Wednesday Morning Bag Skate 9-17-25 at Second City Hockey (Wed Sep 17, 2025)
Chicago Blackhawks Release Training Camp Roster & Schedule at Chicago Hockey Now (Tue Sep 16, 2025)
Blackhawks release training camp roster and schedule at Blackhawk Up (Tue Sep 16, 2025)
Chicago Blackhawks Reportedly Sign Matt Grzelcyk To PTO at Chicago Hockey Now (Tue Sep 16, 2025)
Jack’s Daily: Blackhawks OHL Prospects; Crosby Speaks; RIP Ed Giacomin at Chicago Hockey Now (Tue Sep 16, 2025)
Morning Chirps: Wyatt Kaiser update, Rangers mourn the loss of an all-time great at Blackhawk Up (Tue Sep 16, 2025)
Blackhawks 2025-26 Player Previews: Wyatt Kaiser at The Hockey Writers (Sat Sep 13, 2025)
5 simple expectations for Blackhawks veteran defenseman Connor Murphy at Blackhawk Up (Fri Sep 12, 2025)
NHL Rumor Mill – September 8, 2025 at Spectors Hockey (Mon Sep 8, 2025)
Jack’s Daily: Blackhawks Prospect Showcase Nears; Zary Signs, Trade Deadline Set at Chicago Hockey Now (Mon Sep 8, 2025)
Blackhawks Have Least Amount Of Pressure To Re-Sign Their Remaining RFA at Yahoo Sports NHL (Sun Sep 7, 2025)
Six RFAs Remain: Which NHL Teams Face The Most Pressure To Re-Sign Their Guy at The Hockey News (Sat Sep 6, 2025)
Blues can't afford to underestimate an upstart division rival at Bleedin' Blue (Thu Sep 4, 2025)
Louis Crevier is the ideal 'in case of emergency' defender for the Blackhawks this season at Blackhawk Up (Thu Sep 4, 2025)
Red Wings still have time to kick tires on Wyatt Kaiser trade at Octopus Thrower (Wed Sep 3, 2025)
NHL Rumor Roundup: Are More Moves Coming For The Red Wings And Blackhawks? at Yahoo Sports NHL (Wed Sep 3, 2025)
Wyatt Kaiser's contract delay is likely not about money at Blackhawk Up (Tue Sep 2, 2025)
NHL Rumor Mill – September 2, 2025 at Spectors Hockey (Tue Sep 2, 2025)
Blackhawks Upcoming Milestones to Watch for in 2025-26 at The Hockey Writers (Mon Sep 1, 2025)
6 Blackhawks prospects with virtually no shot of making the NHL Opening Night roster at Blackhawk Up (Sun Aug 31, 2025)
NHL Rumors: Chicago Blackhawks, and the Toronto Maple Leafs at NHL Rumors (Fri Aug 29, 2025)
NHL Rumors: Chicago Blackhawks, and the Toronto Maple Leafs at NHL Rumors (Fri Aug 29, 2025)

Current Contract

Standard Contract (RFA) ( ) (0 ratings)

Season	Age*	Cap Hit	AAV	Perf. Bonus	Sign. Bonus	Salary	Compensation	Minors Salary	Status
2025-26	23	$1,700,000	$1,700,000	-	-	$1,700,000	$1,700,000	$1,700,000	10.2(c)
2026-27	24	$1,700,000	$1,700,000	-	-	$1,700,000	$1,700,000	$1,700,000	RFA-arb
Total				-	-	$3,400,000	$3,400,000	$3,400,000

Signed: Sep 17, 2025

Team: Chicago Blackhawks

GM: Kyle Davidson

Exp. Status: RFA-arb

Cap %: 1.78

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Entry Level Contract ( ) (0 ratings)

Season	Age*	Cap Hit	AAV	Perf. Bonus	Sign. Bonus	Salary	Compensation	Minors Salary	Status
2022-23	20	$916,667	$1,208,333	$25,000	$92,500	$807,500	$900,000	$80,000	ELC
2023-24	21	$916,667	$1,208,333	$425,000	$92,500	$832,500	$925,000	$80,000	ELC
2024-25	22	$916,667	$1,208,333	$425,000	$92,500	$832,500	$925,000	$80,000	ELC
Total				$875,000	$277,500	$2,472,500	$2,750,000	$240,000

Signed: Mar 14, 2023

Team: Chicago Blackhawks

GM: Kyle Davidson

Exp. Status: 10.2(c)

Career Statistics

			Regular Season									Playoffs
Season	League	Team	GP	G	A	Pts	+/-	PIM	Shots	Sh%	TOI/G	GP	G	A	Pts	+/-	PIM	Shots	Sh%	TOI/G
2011-12	Brick Invitational	Team Minnesota	6	0	2	2		6				1
2016-17	MNBEL 14U	MN Blackhawks 14U AAA	13	1	1	2
2017-18	MNBEL 14U	MN Sharks 15U AAA	14	2	6	8
2017-18	NAPHL 15U	Minnesota Blades 15U AAA	4	3	2	5		6
2017-18	USHS-MN	Andover High	22	3	10	13		14				3	1	2	3
2018-19	USA-S16	Team Royal	5	0	2	2		2
2018-19	MNHP-16	B16 - Red (Final 54)	3	0	0	0
2018-19	MNHP-16	B16 - Section 7	3	0	1	1
2018-19	USHS-MN	Andover High	25	9	20	29		28				3	1	2	3
2019-20	USHL	Dubuque Fighting Saints	11	0	3	3	+1	6
2019-20	USA-S17	Team Black	5	0	2	2		2
2019-20	Hlinka Gretzky Cup	USA U18	4	0	0	0	-1	2
2019-20	MNHP-17	B17 - Section 7	3	2	1	3
2019-20	MNHP-17	B17 - White (Final 54)	3	2	0	2
2019-20	USHS-MN	Andover High	25	9	25	34		26				6	2	7	9		8
2020-21	NCAA	Univ. of Minnesota-Duluth	28	0	10	10	+2	26
2021-22	NCAA	Univ. of Minnesota-Duluth	34	2	17	19	-2	46
2021-22	WJC-20	USA U20	5	2	1	3	+4	2
2022-23	NCAA	Univ. of Minnesota-Duluth	35	5	18	23	+5	48
2022-23	NHL	Chicago Blackhawks	9	0	3	3	-4	4	14	0.0	18:36
2023-24	NHL	Chicago Blackhawks	32	0	7	7		22	18	0.0	17:19
2023-24	AHL	Rockford IceHogs	37	4	14	18		46				4		2	2	-3
2024-25	NHL	Chicago Blackhawks	57	4	4	8		14	66	6.1	18:07
2024-25	AHL	Rockford IceHogs	17	0	3	3	-2	7
2025-26	NHL	Chicago Blackhawks	5	0	1	1	+5	4	5	0.0	20:02
NHL Career			103	4	15	19	+1	44	103	3.9	18:00