Scott Powers
@scottpowers.bsky.social
Senior writer for The Athletic, covering the Chicago Blackhawks
He does require waivers next season. So, yeah, he's probably on the opening roster. We'll see how that plays out in camp.
February 11, 2026 at 11:31 PM
He does require waivers next season. So, yeah, he's probably on the opening roster. We'll see how that plays out in camp.
Part 1 of my Blackhawks’ mailbag, ICYMI. Part 2 will arrive in a few days.
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Mailbag: What's the next phase of Blackhawks' rebuild?
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February 11, 2026 at 9:20 PM
Part 1 of my Blackhawks’ mailbag, ICYMI. Part 2 will arrive in a few days.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/703...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/703...
What’s the next phase of the Blackhawks’ rebuild?
That and more in part 1 of my mailbag:
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That and more in part 1 of my mailbag:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/703...
Mailbag: What's the next phase of Blackhawks' rebuild?
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February 11, 2026 at 2:02 PM
What’s the next phase of the Blackhawks’ rebuild?
That and more in part 1 of my mailbag:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/703...
That and more in part 1 of my mailbag:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/703...
NEW POWERS & LAZ: @yolopinyato.bsky.social joins me to discuss the Blackhawks at the break, Connor Bedard and Artyom Levshunov's development, draft needs, Gavin McKenna and more.
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Blackhawks' check-in with Chris Watkins | Powers and Laz
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February 10, 2026 at 4:23 PM
NEW POWERS & LAZ: @yolopinyato.bsky.social joins me to discuss the Blackhawks at the break, Connor Bedard and Artyom Levshunov's development, draft needs, Gavin McKenna and more.
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Mailbag time. Ask about the Blackhawks or anything else in here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/702...
Submit your Blackhawks questions for Scott Powers’ mailbag
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February 7, 2026 at 3:44 PM
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The Florida Panthers' first-round pick is top-10 protected, as @frank-seravalli.bsky.social reported.
So what happens if the Panthers do pick that early? That and more about the Blackhawks' 2026 draft possibilities: www.nytimes.com/athletic/702...
So what happens if the Panthers do pick that early? That and more about the Blackhawks' 2026 draft possibilities: www.nytimes.com/athletic/702...
Ten thoughts on Blackhawks’ 2026 NHL Draft possibilities heading into Olympic break
Here's what I'm hearing about the Blackhawks' plans to add to their cupboard with early-round prospects in 2026.
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February 6, 2026 at 4:35 PM
The Florida Panthers' first-round pick is top-10 protected, as @frank-seravalli.bsky.social reported.
So what happens if the Panthers do pick that early? That and more about the Blackhawks' 2026 draft possibilities: www.nytimes.com/athletic/702...
So what happens if the Panthers do pick that early? That and more about the Blackhawks' 2026 draft possibilities: www.nytimes.com/athletic/702...
10 thoughts on the Blackhawks as they head into the Olympic break: www.nytimes.com/athletic/702...
Blackhawks stumble into Olympic break: 10 thoughts
The Blackhawks fell in a 4-0 shutout to the suddenly surging Blue Jackets in their final game before the Olympics.
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February 5, 2026 at 4:39 AM
10 thoughts on the Blackhawks as they head into the Olympic break: www.nytimes.com/athletic/702...
Colton Dach is considered more day to day.
February 5, 2026 at 2:40 AM
Colton Dach is considered more day to day.
Wyatt Kaiser will likely be out “a bit”, per Blashill.
February 5, 2026 at 2:39 AM
Wyatt Kaiser will likely be out “a bit”, per Blashill.
Blue Jackets' empty-netter, 4-0
February 5, 2026 at 2:17 AM
Blue Jackets' empty-netter, 4-0
The Blue Jackets lead the Blackhawks 3-0 after two periods.
February 5, 2026 at 1:32 AM
The Blue Jackets lead the Blackhawks 3-0 after two periods.
Three
The Blackhawks have failed to score on all four power plays.
February 5, 2026 at 1:30 AM
Three
The Blackhawks have failed to score on all four power plays.
February 5, 2026 at 1:30 AM
The Blackhawks have failed to score on all four power plays.
Bedard with the Blackhawks' best chance of the game just goes. wide at the front of the net.
February 5, 2026 at 1:11 AM
Bedard with the Blackhawks' best chance of the game just goes. wide at the front of the net.
Nick Foligno passes into Ryan Donato's skates as the Blackhawks attempt to exit the defensive zone and the Blue Jackets turn it into a goal seconds later. 3-0
February 5, 2026 at 1:09 AM
Nick Foligno passes into Ryan Donato's skates as the Blackhawks attempt to exit the defensive zone and the Blue Jackets turn it into a goal seconds later. 3-0
The Blackhawks announce Wyat Kaiser will not return to tonight's game.
February 5, 2026 at 1:00 AM
The Blackhawks announce Wyat Kaiser will not return to tonight's game.
The Blue Jackets lead the Blackhawks 2-0 after one period. Jackets up 9-5 in shots on goal.
February 5, 2026 at 12:40 AM
The Blue Jackets lead the Blackhawks 2-0 after one period. Jackets up 9-5 in shots on goal.
Ryan Donato wasn't pleased with a hit by Mason Marchment and Donato returned a hit in the open ice. Seconds later, Marchment passed to Fantilli who found Provorov for the second goal.
February 5, 2026 at 12:30 AM
Ryan Donato wasn't pleased with a hit by Mason Marchment and Donato returned a hit in the open ice. Seconds later, Marchment passed to Fantilli who found Provorov for the second goal.
Blue Jackets 2-0
February 5, 2026 at 12:28 AM
Blue Jackets 2-0
Zach Werenski look his footing and fell on Wyatt Kaiser's left leg.
February 5, 2026 at 12:22 AM
Zach Werenski look his footing and fell on Wyatt Kaiser's left leg.
Blue Jackets go ahead 1-0 when a puck goes off Vlasic's skate and beats Knight.
February 5, 2026 at 12:16 AM
Blue Jackets go ahead 1-0 when a puck goes off Vlasic's skate and beats Knight.
Blackhawks lineup in warmups
Nazar-Bedard-Bertuzzi
Teräväinen-Moore-Burakovsky
Donato-Dickinson-Mikheyev
Dach-Foligno-Slaggert
Vlasic-Crevier
Kaiser-Rinzel
Grzelcyk-Murphy
Knight
Söderblom
Nazar-Bedard-Bertuzzi
Teräväinen-Moore-Burakovsky
Donato-Dickinson-Mikheyev
Dach-Foligno-Slaggert
Vlasic-Crevier
Kaiser-Rinzel
Grzelcyk-Murphy
Knight
Söderblom
February 4, 2026 at 11:38 PM
Blackhawks lineup in warmups
Nazar-Bedard-Bertuzzi
Teräväinen-Moore-Burakovsky
Donato-Dickinson-Mikheyev
Dach-Foligno-Slaggert
Vlasic-Crevier
Kaiser-Rinzel
Grzelcyk-Murphy
Knight
Söderblom
Nazar-Bedard-Bertuzzi
Teräväinen-Moore-Burakovsky
Donato-Dickinson-Mikheyev
Dach-Foligno-Slaggert
Vlasic-Crevier
Kaiser-Rinzel
Grzelcyk-Murphy
Knight
Söderblom
NEW POWERS & LAZ: @marklazerus.bsky.social and I discuss the Olympics, Artyom Levshunov's development, the trade deadline, the team's leadership group and more.
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Olympic break just what Blackhawks need | Powers and Laz
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February 4, 2026 at 6:52 PM
NEW POWERS & LAZ: @marklazerus.bsky.social and I discuss the Olympics, Artyom Levshunov's development, the trade deadline, the team's leadership group and more.
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Ryan Greene, Sam Lafferty and Artyom Levshunov are the only Blackhawks skating this morning.
February 4, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Ryan Greene, Sam Lafferty and Artyom Levshunov are the only Blackhawks skating this morning.