| Source | Chicago Sun-Times |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Aug. 23, 2026, 7:01 a.m. |
| Last Updated | Aug. 23, 2026, 7:01 a.m. |
| Original URL | https://chicago.suntimes.com/blackhawks/2026/08/23/blackhawks-alex-vlasic-playoffs-louis-crevier-bowen-byram-patrick-kane |
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The day after last season ended, defenseman Alex Vlasic declared ‘‘playoffs are
the expectation’’ for the [ Blackhawks ][7] in 2026-27.
Now...