Blackhawks agree to a 6-year contract with defenseman Alex Vlasic
Chicago Blackhawks' Alex Vlasic (72) and St. Louis Blues' Alexey Toropchenko (13) vie for control of the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Scott Kane)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Scott Kane]
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to a six-year contract with defenseman Alex Vlasic, rewarding one of their best young players with a long-term deal. The contract runs through the 2029-30 season with a $4.6 million salary-cap hit. Chicago went 23-53-6 this year, setting a franchise record for losses. But it is hoping for a turnaround as soon as next season, and the contract for Vlasic stamps the Illinois native as part of the team’s young core. The 6-foot-6 Vlasic, who turns 23 in June, had two goals and 14 assists in 76 games this season.
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