On Monday July 26th, the Chicago Blackhawks today announced that they have agreed to terms on one-year, two-way contracts with defensemen Louis Crevier ($775,000 salary cap hit) and Isaak Phillips ($775,000 salary cap hit) that will both run through the 2024-25 season.
Crevier, 23, appeared in 24 games with the Blackhawks during the 2023-24 campaign, tallying three assists. He made his NHL debut on Dec. 3, 2023 against Minnesota and notched his first career point with an assist on Dec. 9, 2023 vs. St. Louis. Crevier also skated in 41 regular-season games with the Rockford IceHogs of the American Hockey League last season, recording 11 points (3G, 8A). Additionally, he dressed in four Calder Cup Playoff games with the IceHogs in 2023-24.
The 6-foot-8, 228-pound blueliner has totaled 16 points (3G, 13A) in 103 career regular-season AHL games with Rockford from 2022-24. He has also made two trips to the Calder Cup Playoffs with the IceHogs, appearing in six games.
The native of Quebec City, Phillips was originally drafted by the Blackhawks in the seventh round (188th overall) of the 2020 NHL Draft.
Phillips, 22, posted NHL career highs in games played (33), assists (6) and points (6) with the Blackhawks in 2023-24. He also dressed in 29 regular-season games with the IceHogs, notching 14 points (4G, 10A). Additionally, he recorded two assists in four Calder Cup Playoff games with Rockford this past season.
The 6-foot-3, 205-pound defenseman has appeared in 53 career NHL regular-season games with Chicago from 2021-24, compiling 11 points (1G, 11A). He has also totaled 71 points (22G, 49A) in 171 career regular-season games with Rockford. In addition, Phillips has totaled seven points (1G, 6A) in 14 Calder Cup Playoff games with the IceHogs.
My analysis of Crevier has definitely changed for the best of the past two seasons. From his first season it was always seemed like he was skittish with the puck and not willing to take or make big hits and plays. To this past season he was willing to make shots, take hits and definitely make big hits. His presence is definitely noticed on the ice. He was able to adjust well coming in clutch in key games late last season with the Hogs even with a bubble mask. After taking a puck to the kisser. I would definitely love to see ‘Big Lou’ Crevier and ‘Pickle’ Vlasic paired up again in Chicago in the near future.
My analysis of Phillips has definitely stayed the same since he has been with the organization. I have always liked his play he is strong with the puck he is willing to make big plays make and take big hits too. He has always been willing to stand up for his teammates and has dropped the gloves a few times. His confidence will only continue to grow. I think within the next season he will be a mainstay on the Hawks with more prospects coming through.
I am Rob Rubio your Chicago Blackhawks Lead Analyst Writer for Biscuit Buds. For more Blackhawks and IceHogs news and updates please continue to follow biscuitbuds.com
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