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What could Artyom Levshunov’s next contract look like?

Young defenseman are expensive in today's NHL. How much will Levshunov's next deal cost the Blackhawks?

By John Bloomer · Blackhawk Up

Published: Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 12:29 AM

Key Things to Know

Writer John Bloomer examines potential contract extension projections for Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Artyom Levshunov.
Levshunov will be eligible for a new deal as a restricted free agent after the season.
Recent $7.2 million AAV contracts signed by Anaheim's Pavel Mintyukov and Tristan Luneau serve as primary comparisons.

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John Bloomer analyzes potential contract extensions for Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Artyom Levshunov ahead of his restricted free agency. Levshunov, drafted second overall in 2024, has logged 100 NHL games and developed into one of Chicago's key blueliners while logging heavy ice time.

Bloomer suggests the Blackhawks could look to the Anaheim Ducks' recent long-term extensions for Pavel Mintyukov and Tristan Luneau, both carrying a $7.2 million average annual value, as logical benchmarks for Levshunov's upcoming deal.

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