UNBELIEVABLE: Nikita zaitsev - The Untold Story

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.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 30, 2023

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.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 13, 2023

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.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 2, 2023

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.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 5, 2023

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

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 24, 2023

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.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 3, 2023

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

Tracking every NHL trade made at the 2023 deadline.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 26, 2023

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.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 23, 2023