The Blackhawks must complete this signing before it's too late

The one exception right now might be Alex Vlasic. He is at the end of a three-year $4,475,000 contract with a base hit of $916,667. Chicago will present him with a qualifying offer to ensure they retain his rights. This one could likely go to arbitration or require a match. Vlasic has visibly been solid on the ice. It hasn't gone unnoticed. He and Connor Murphy have the most ice time during penalty kills. This shows that coach Luke Richardson relies on him for sound defensive principles. Besides Bedard, he has been the standout prospect on the team. His contract won't skyrocket, but it will increase- potentially $2-$3 million range