Blackhawks' Artyom Levshunov: Breaks through for first goal
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Levshunov scored a goal on three shots, blocked two shots and added two PIM in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Wild.
In his 40th career game, Levshunov was finally able to find the twine for the first time. His goal gave the Blackhawks a 3-2 lead in the third period. The 20-year-old blueliner has showed plenty of potential with 12 points, 26 shots on net, 23 hits, 22 blocked shots, 14 PIM and an even plus-minus rating over 22 outings this season. Levshunov's spot on the top power-play unit has helped him earn six helpers with the man advantage, and it's that role that should give him decent fantasy value this year.
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Blackhawks' Artyom Levshunov: Chips in on power play
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Levshunov had a power-play assist, put two shots on goal and dished out two hits in Thursday's 3-2 loss to Seattle.
Levshunov picked up the secondary helper on Teuvo Teravainen's power-play goal midway through the second period. With the helper, the 20-year-old Levshunov has 11 assists, 21 shots on net, 22 hits and 16 blocks through 19 games this season. While he's still on the hunt for his first career goal, the No. 2 overall selection from the 2024 NHL Entry Draft has been an exceptional playmaker this season. Nine of his 11 helpers have been in his last 11 games, proving that his role with the Blackhawks is trending upwards. Look for the young blueliner to lead Chicago's defensemen in assists this season while playing a solid role on the power play. Levshunov is a top waiver-wire target in deep leagues and is developing the category coverage and offensive resume needed to be rostered in standard formats.
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Blackhawks' Artyom Levshunov: Dishes two power-play helpers
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Levshunov recorded two power-play assists, blocked two shots and had two hits in Sunday's 5-1 win over the Red Wings.
Levshunov recorded the second multi-point game of his young career Sunday, helping out on power-play goals scored by Connor Bedard and Tyler Bertuzzi. Overall, the 20-year-old Levshunov has nine assists, 12 shots on goal, 16 hits and 11 blocks across 15 games this season. The No. 2 overall selection from the 2024 NHL Entry Draft is beginning to carve out a role on Chicago's blue line with his ice time trending upward over the last four games. Seven of his nine helpers have come in his last seven outings, which should help him maintain a top-four role. Levshunov is one of the top fantasy stashes in all formats and has the chance to be the top offensive contributor on Chicago's blue line this season.
Levshunov notched a power-play assist in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Canucks.
Levshunov was bumped up to the top power-play unit during the game, and it paid off when he helped out on Tyler Bertuzzi's second goal. The 20-year-old Levshunov has four helpers over his last five games. The Blackhawks' tendency to dress seven defensemen allows them to give Levshunov sheltered minutes, but it could also lead to dramatic shifts in ice time if his defensive play slips. He has six helpers (two on the power play), 12 shots on net, 13 hits, nine blocked shots, 10 PIM and a plus-3 rating through 13 appearances.
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Blackhawks' Artyom Levshunov: Off to strong start
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Levshunov got his first point of the 2025-26 campaign, an assist, in Thursday's 4-3 overtime loss to Boston.
Levshunov made Chicago's roster out of training camp and has gotten into each of the Blackhawks' first two games. While it's still early, there's reason to believe the 19-year-old will be a regular with the Blackhawks throughout the year. After being selected with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft, he had five goals, 22 points and 59 PIM across 52 regular-season appearances with AHL Rockford as well as six assists in 18 outings with Chicago during the 2024-25 campaign. Levshunov has tons of offensive upside, so he's worth keeping a close eye on.
Blackhawks' Artyom Levshunov: Joining minor-league club
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Levshunov was reassigned to AHL Rockford on Wednesday, Charlie Roumeliotis of WGN Radio reports.
Levshunov saw action in 18 games for the Blackhawks this year, generating six assists, 21 shots and 19 hits -- though he failed to find the back of the net. Barring a disappointing training camp this fall, the 19-year-old Belarus native should be in contention for a spot on the Opening Night roster heading into the 2025-26 campaign.
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Blackhawks' Artyom Levshunov: Plucks apple Saturday
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Levshunov notched an assist and two hits in Saturday's 5-4 shootout loss to the Jets.
Levshunov snapped a five-game point drought with the helper. The 19-year-old defenseman, one of the Blackhawks' top prospects, has gotten shuffled down the lineup a bit with the arrival of Sam Rinzel. Levshunov and Rinzel could end up competing for first-pairing minutes in 2025-26, though they could be risky options in redraft leagues if the Blackhawks' roster doesn't make significant improvements. Through 16 appearances, Levshunov has six assists, 21 shots on net, 16 blocked shots, 13 hits and a minus-15 rating. He is eligible to participate in AHL Rockford's playoff run.
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Blackhawks' Artyom Levshunov: First career multi-point effort
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Levshunov picked up two assists, one on the power play, in Wednesday's 5-3 loss to the Devils.
The teenage blueliner continues to flash the skills that made him the second overall pick in the 2024 Draft. Levshunov has four points, all helpers, through his first eight NHL games, while chipping in 10 shots on net and 11 blocked shots. His minus-11 rating is a bit gruesome, but it's to be expected for a young player seeing significant ice time with the team that sports the second-worst record in the NHL -- Levshunov played a team-high 24:04 in Wednesday's loss, his largest workload so far for Chicago.
Levshunov notched a power-play assist and went minus-2 in Tuesday's 6-2 loss to the Kraken.
The Blackhawks' opening goal was a glimpse into the future, as Levshunov set up Connor Bedard for the tally. That's the No. 1 defenseman and No. 1 center for the rest of the decade connecting on a goal. So far, Levshunov has been up to the challenge in the NHL with two points, six shots on net and eight blocked shots, but he also has a minus-7 rating over four contests. That's the price he'll have to pay until the Blackhawks' young core gets into their collective prime years.
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Blackhawks' Artyom Levshunov: Earns first career assist
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Levshunov notched an assist, two shots on goal, four blocked shots and a minus-2 rating in Saturday's 6-2 loss to the Canucks.
It took Levshunov just three games to get on the scoresheet for the first time -- he set up a Wyatt Kaiser tally for his first career assist. Levshunov is already handling top-four minutes for the Blackhawks, and he's also getting power-play time. There will be growing pains for the 19-year-old, as he's already taken a minus-5 rating, but he's added seven blocked shots and six shots on net through three outings, so the skills that made him the second-overall pick in 2024 are evident right from the start.
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Blackhawks' Artyom Levshunov: Up from AHL
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Levshunov was recalled from AHL Rockford on Sunday.
Levshunov has five goals, 22 points and 59 PIM in 50 minor-league appearances this season. He hasn't made his NHL debut yet, but his recall to the Blackhawks could change that.
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Blackhawks' Artyom Levshunov: Sent down Wednesday
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Levshunov was reassigned to AHL Rockford on Wednesday.
Levshunov was only up with the big club to practice during the AHL's All-Star break. With Rockford getting ready to resume its season Friday, Levshunov will rejoin the minor-league team and continue his development. It's possible the 19-year-old makes his NHL debut later in the campaign.
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Blackhawks' Artyom Levshunov: Called up from minors
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Levshunov was elevated from AHL Rockford on Monday but is not expected to make his NHL debut, Mark Lazerus of The Athletic reports.
According to general manager Kyle Davidson, Levshunov's recall is intended to get him some NHL-level practice work while the AHL breaks for its All-Star game. The young blueliner will serve as an emergency depth option after Louis Crevier (concussion) was designated for IR but remains firmly behind Nolan Allan and Ethan Del Mastro for ice time.
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Blackhawks' Artyom Levshunov: Heads to AHL
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Levshunov (foot) was activated from the injured non-roster list and assigned to AHL Rockford on Tuesday.
Levshunov will make his AHL debut after recovering from a foot injury he sustained in September. Chicago selected him No. 2 overall in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft. The 18-year-old blueliner may get a look with the Blackhawks sometime during the 2024-25 campaign.
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Blackhawks' Artyom Levshunov: Won't be ready to start year
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Levshunov (foot) was placed on season-opening injured reserve on Friday, Mario Tirabassi of CHGO Sports reports.
Levshunov has been skating during camp, but as expected, he won't be active by the start of the season. The 18-year-old defenseman is expected to play with AHL Rockford for most of 2024-25, and that's likely where he'll be assigned once he's healthy.
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Blackhawks' Artyom Levshunov: Progressing from foot injury
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Levshunov (right foot) skated Friday in a non-contact jersey, according to Charlie Roumeliotis of NBC Sports Chicago.
It's the fourth day in a row that Levshunov has been on the ice in some capacity, a great sign for the highly-touted prospect. The 18-year-old almost certainly will not make Chicago's Opening Night roster, but he'll have every chance to develop his game with AHL Rockford when healthy. Levshunov produced 35 points and a plus-27 rating with Michigan State University in 2023-24.
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Blackhawks' Artyom Levshunov: Set to miss preseason
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Levshunov (foot) is not expected to play in any preseason games, Scott Powers of The Athletic reports Friday.
Levshunov was already likely headed for a stint with AHL Rockford to open the 2024-25 campaign but now almost certainly won't make the Opening Night roster. Still, the 18-year-old blueliner's injury is not expected to have a long-term impact, meaning he probably will make his NHL debut at some point during the upcoming season.
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Blackhawks' Artyom Levshunov: Suffers foot injury
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Levshunov sustained a foot injury that will sideline him for the Blackhawks' prospect tournament, Mark Lazerus of The Athletic reports Wednesday.
Levshunov's injury could impact his ability to make the 23-man roster for Opening Night versus Utah on Oct. 8. With Michigan State last year, the 18-year-old blueliner garnered nine goals and 26 assists in 38 outings. Even if Levshunov makes the team out of training camp, he may still need time in the minors during parts of the 2024-25 campaign.
