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Blackhawks Beat: Why the best is yet to come for Chicago's Alex Vlasic

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Jay Zawaski
October 31, 2024
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Dec 31, 2023; Dallas, Texas, USA; Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Alex Vlasic (72) in action during the game between the Dallas Stars and the Chicago Blackhawks at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

"What if this is as good as it gets?"
That's a very famous line from the character, Melvin Udall, played by Jack Nicholson in the 1997 film, "As Good As It Gets."
While Udall used the line to justify his negative outlook on life, the quote takes on a different meaning when applied to Blackhawks defenseman Alex Vlasic.
The 23-year-old Wilmette native, chosen 43rd overall in the 2019 NHL Draft, has already solidified himself as Chicago's – and one of the league's – top defensive defensemen. At 6-foot-6, Vlasic takes up a lot of real estate on the back end, which makes him challenging enough to get around. Couple that with his outstanding skating ability and you've got yourself one hell of a de...

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