Recently, the NHL's official Facebook account shared their defense projections for each Central Division club. Here's who they see playing together for the Chicago Blackhawks in 2025-26. 

First Pairing: Alex Vlasic & Sam Rinzel

For the Blackhawks' first pairing, the NHL's account sees Alex Vlasic and Sam Rinzel playing together. This pairing would make a ton of sense, as Vlasic's steady defensive play could make him a perfect partner for an exciting prospect like Rinzel to play alongside. This would open the door for Rinzel to take more chances offensively, but also to learn from a defenseman who has been developing wonderfully in Vlasic. 

Second Pairing: Wyatt Kaiser & Connor Murphy 

The NHL's account sees Wyatt Kaiser playing alongside Connor Murphy on the Blackhawks' second pairing. Kaiser, of course, will first need to re-sign with the Blackhawks before we get the chance to potentially see this pairing, as he remains a restricted free agent. However, once Kaiser re-signs, he could certainly benefit from playing a defensive defenseman who has plenty of experience in Murphy. 

Third Pairing: Kevin Korchinski & Artyom Levshunov

For the Blackhawks' third pairing, the NHL's account sees Kevin Korchinski and Artyom Levshunov playing together. This would be a very intriguing pairing to see, as these are two Blackhawks first-round picks who are still working on their developments. Both have high upside, so perhaps they could benefit playing on the same pairing together in 2025-26. 

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