Artyom Levshunov

18-Year-Old DefensemanD
Out
Injury Foot
Est. Return 10/8/2024
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Chosen with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft, Chicago naturally has big hopes for Levshunov, but will he jump immediately into the top league? At the very least, Levshunov has decided to give it a shot after signing an entry-level contract with Chicago over the summer, ending his tenure with Michigan State University following a freshman campaign in which he recorded nine goals, 35 points and 44 PIM in 38 contests. Even at the age of 18, Levshunov wouldn't look out of place in the NHL given his size and strength. His skill level at both ends of the ice also provides plenty of cause for excitement. Still, Chicago might opt to be careful with his development by having him start in the AHL, especially because the Blackhawks already have a reasonably functional defensive corps going into the campaign. It would not be surprising, though, to see him make his NHL debut this season, even if he doesn't make the squad out of training camp. In the long run, he's got the potential to be a high-end No. 1 defenseman who features heavily on the power play. Read Past Outlooks
$Signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Blackhawks in July of 2024.
Set to miss preseason
DChicago Blackhawks
Foot
September 20, 2024
Levshunov (foot) is not expected to play in any preseason games, Scott Powers of The Athletic reports Friday.
ANALYSIS
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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Suffers foot injury
DChicago Blackhawks
Foot
September 11, 2024
Levshunov sustained a foot injury that will sideline him for the Blackhawks' prospect tournament, Mark Lazerus of The Athletic reports Wednesday.
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Agrees to entry-level contract
DChicago Blackhawks
July 6, 2024
Levshunov signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Blackhawks on Saturday.
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Elite defender second pick at draft
DChicago Blackhawks
June 28, 2024
Levshunov was the second overall pick by the Blackhawks in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft on Friday.
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No decision on future
DChicago Blackhawks
July 5, 2024
Levshunov and the Blackhawks continue to discuss whether the defenseman should turn pro or return to Michigan State next season, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times reports Friday.
ANALYSIS
Even if Levshunov does make the jump to the professional ranks, it is not expected to be with the Blackhawks. Instead, the team would have him report to AHL Rockford at the onset in order to help with the adjustment. Selected by the organization with the second-overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft, the 18-year-old Russian racked up nine goals and 26 helpers in 38 games for the Spartans last year and would be a lock for their top pairing and No. 1 power-play unit if he returns to school.
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