Scott Powers
@scottpowers.bsky.social
Senior writer for The Athletic, covering the Chicago Blackhawks
Frank Nazar is still considered day to day, is not expected to play tomorrow.
November 11, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Frank Nazar is still considered day to day, is not expected to play tomorrow.
Frank Nazar and Jason Dickinson aren't practicing with the Blackhawks today.
November 11, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Frank Nazar and Jason Dickinson aren't practicing with the Blackhawks today.
Why Connor Bedard is taking flight in his third NHL season with the Bllackhawks:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
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Why the Blackhawks’ Connor Bedard is taking flight in his third NHL season
Sixteen games don't make a career, but through 20 percent of the Blackhawks' season, Bedard is experiencing a major breakthrough.
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November 11, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Why Connor Bedard is taking flight in his third NHL season with the Bllackhawks:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
As good as Connor Bedard was on the Blackhawks' road trip, there were plenty of other standouts. @marklazerus.bsky.social on five of them: www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
Five Blackhawks not named Connor Bedard who shined on Chicago’s big road trip
The Blackhawks closed out their road trip on a three-game win streak — their longest since 2016-17.
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November 10, 2025 at 7:06 PM
As good as Connor Bedard was on the Blackhawks' road trip, there were plenty of other standouts. @marklazerus.bsky.social on five of them: www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
Another strong weekend for Blackhawks goalie prospect Adam Gajan. He stopped 46-of-48 shots in Duluth's sweep of St. Cloud State. He's 10-2-0 with a .925 save percentage this season.
Wrote about him earlier this week: www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
Wrote about him earlier this week: www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
Blackhawks prospect updates: Adam Gajan feeling calm, comfortable in Duluth net
Gajan and the Blackhawks have taken a patient approach to his development, and it's paying off this season at Minnesota Duluth.
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November 9, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Another strong weekend for Blackhawks goalie prospect Adam Gajan. He stopped 46-of-48 shots in Duluth's sweep of St. Cloud State. He's 10-2-0 with a .925 save percentage this season.
Wrote about him earlier this week: www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
Wrote about him earlier this week: www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
As @marklazerus.bsky.social writes, "Connor Bedard is always the story." And on this road trip, Bedard's story has been remarkable.
Laz on that and more after the Blackhawks' win in Calgary: www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
Laz on that and more after the Blackhawks' win in Calgary: www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
Connor Bedard leading the way — and briefly leading the NHL — as Blackhawks roll
In his third NHL season, Bedard is starting to look like one of the best players in the world.
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November 8, 2025 at 7:43 PM
As @marklazerus.bsky.social writes, "Connor Bedard is always the story." And on this road trip, Bedard's story has been remarkable.
Laz on that and more after the Blackhawks' win in Calgary: www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
Laz on that and more after the Blackhawks' win in Calgary: www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
Blackhawks prospect Mason West delayed playing hockey this year to chase a goal of winning a state football title. After last night's upset win, he and Edina HS are two wins away from that dream.
My story from earlier this year on West playing football: www.nytimes.com/athletic/666...
My story from earlier this year on West playing football: www.nytimes.com/athletic/666...
The NHL can wait. This Blackhawks prospect is chasing his high school football dreams
West, a first-round pick in June's draft, is playing out his final season as Edina High School's quarterback before focusing on hockey.
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November 8, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Blackhawks prospect Mason West delayed playing hockey this year to chase a goal of winning a state football title. After last night's upset win, he and Edina HS are two wins away from that dream.
My story from earlier this year on West playing football: www.nytimes.com/athletic/666...
My story from earlier this year on West playing football: www.nytimes.com/athletic/666...
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From the aggressive steal to the burst of speed to the brilliant move to the Jordanesque celebration, Connor Bedard's goal last night was his season in microcosm — a sign of just how far he's come, and just how far he can go.
My column from Calgary:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
My column from Calgary:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
Connor Bedard leading the way — and briefly leading the NHL — as Blackhawks roll
In his third NHL season, Bedard is starting to look like one of the best players in the world.
www.nytimes.com
November 8, 2025 at 5:18 PM
From the aggressive steal to the burst of speed to the brilliant move to the Jordanesque celebration, Connor Bedard's goal last night was his season in microcosm — a sign of just how far he's come, and just how far he can go.
My column from Calgary:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
My column from Calgary:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
NEW POWERS & LAZ: @marklazerus.bsky.social and I recorded a new bonus episode this morning and talked about Connor Bedard's rise, Spencer Knight's growing sample size, Tyler Bertuzzi's hot streak and more.
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Bonus: Connor Bedard's elevating his game to another level | Powers and Laz
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November 8, 2025 at 5:08 PM
NEW POWERS & LAZ: @marklazerus.bsky.social and I recorded a new bonus episode this morning and talked about Connor Bedard's rise, Spencer Knight's growing sample size, Tyler Bertuzzi's hot streak and more.
Listen here: www.patreon.com/posts/bonus-...
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Connor Bedard and Frank Nazar sat down with @marklazerus.bsky.social for a fun conversation: www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
‘The Goonies,’ ‘Go Fish,’ ‘6-7’ and Cup dreams: Inside the Connor Bedard-Frank Nazar friendship
The twin young pillars of the Blackhawks’ rebuild spoke about their friendship, their lives as young stars and their dreams for Chicago.
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November 7, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Connor Bedard and Frank Nazar sat down with @marklazerus.bsky.social for a fun conversation: www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
Connor Bedard's league rankings at 5v5 over the last six games, per Natural Stat Trick:
- Tied for 5th in goals
- T-4th in assists
- T-2nd in primary assists
- T-1st in points
- T-6th in shots on goal
- 4th in shot attempts
- T-1st in scoring chances
- Tied for 5th in goals
- T-4th in assists
- T-2nd in primary assists
- T-1st in points
- T-6th in shots on goal
- 4th in shot attempts
- T-1st in scoring chances
November 6, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Connor Bedard's league rankings at 5v5 over the last six games, per Natural Stat Trick:
- Tied for 5th in goals
- T-4th in assists
- T-2nd in primary assists
- T-1st in points
- T-6th in shots on goal
- 4th in shot attempts
- T-1st in scoring chances
- Tied for 5th in goals
- T-4th in assists
- T-2nd in primary assists
- T-1st in points
- T-6th in shots on goal
- 4th in shot attempts
- T-1st in scoring chances
After last night’s win in Vancouver, @marklazerus.bsky.social analyzes where the Blackhawks are now as a team: www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
Blackhawks beginning to believe after another gut-check win: ‘We’ve got some dawgs in here’
Chicago's underlying numbers might make a stronger case for the team's performance than its 6-5-3 record.
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November 6, 2025 at 5:10 PM
After last night’s win in Vancouver, @marklazerus.bsky.social analyzes where the Blackhawks are now as a team: www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
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Adam Gajan has found a new comfort level at Duluth and has made the Blackhawks that much deeper at the goalie position. @scottpowers.bsky.social caught up with Gajan and has updates on 13 other prospects today:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
Blackhawks prospect updates: Adam Gajan feeling calm, comfortable in Duluth net
Gajan and the Blackhawks have taken a patient approach to his development, and it's paying off this season at Minnesota Duluth.
www.nytimes.com
November 5, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Adam Gajan has found a new comfort level at Duluth and has made the Blackhawks that much deeper at the goalie position. @scottpowers.bsky.social caught up with Gajan and has updates on 13 other prospects today:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
Roman Kantserov moved into a tie for fourth in points in the KHL with two more assists today. He still leads the league in goals.
Updates on him and 13 other Blackhawks prospects: www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
Updates on him and 13 other Blackhawks prospects: www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
Blackhawks prospect updates: Adam Gajan feeling calm, comfortable in Duluth net
Gajan and the Blackhawks have taken a patient approach to his development, and it's paying off this season at Minnesota Duluth.
www.nytimes.com
November 5, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Roman Kantserov moved into a tie for fourth in points in the KHL with two more assists today. He still leads the league in goals.
Updates on him and 13 other Blackhawks prospects: www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
Updates on him and 13 other Blackhawks prospects: www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
Leading with goalie Adam Gajan's improved play in college, a season update on 14 Blackhawks prospects around the world: www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
Blackhawks prospect updates: Adam Gajan feeling calm, comfortable in Duluth net
Gajan and the Blackhawks have taken a patient approach to his development, and it's paying off this season at Minnesota Duluth.
www.nytimes.com
November 5, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Leading with goalie Adam Gajan's improved play in college, a season update on 14 Blackhawks prospects around the world: www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
As @marklazerus.bsky.social writes, the Blackhawks bringing up Oliver Moore yesterday represented something different, something more significant in their approach than in years past: www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
Oliver Moore’s early arrival signals a shift in Blackhawks mentality: Observations
Chicago, for the first time in a long time, is playing to win. And its young star provides the best chance to do so.
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November 4, 2025 at 2:06 PM
As @marklazerus.bsky.social writes, the Blackhawks bringing up Oliver Moore yesterday represented something different, something more significant in their approach than in years past: www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
NEW POWERS & LAZ: @marklazerus.bsky.social and I discuss Oliver Moore's arrival, the Blackhawks' growing sample size and more.
Listen here: www.patreon.com/posts/how-wi...
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How will Oliver Moore's arrival impact the Blackhawks? | Powers and Laz
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November 3, 2025 at 9:48 PM
NEW POWERS & LAZ: @marklazerus.bsky.social and I discuss Oliver Moore's arrival, the Blackhawks' growing sample size and more.
Listen here: www.patreon.com/posts/how-wi...
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The Blackhawks probably turned to Oliver Moore sooner than expected from Rockford this season. But to Moore's credit, he's used his speed all over the ice and been finishing at a high rate with the IceHogs.
Story on Moore's call-up with @marklazerus.bsky.social:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
Story on Moore's call-up with @marklazerus.bsky.social:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
Why the Blackhawks recalled first-round pick Oliver Moore sooner than expected
The Blackhawks called up Moore, a speedy, 20-year-old forward, on Monday.
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November 3, 2025 at 7:45 PM
The Blackhawks probably turned to Oliver Moore sooner than expected from Rockford this season. But to Moore's credit, he's used his speed all over the ice and been finishing at a high rate with the IceHogs.
Story on Moore's call-up with @marklazerus.bsky.social:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
Story on Moore's call-up with @marklazerus.bsky.social:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
The Blackhawks have recalled Oliver Moore and he'll be available to play tonight.
November 3, 2025 at 6:15 PM
The Blackhawks have recalled Oliver Moore and he'll be available to play tonight.
The latest Blackhawks power rankings from @marklazerus.bsky.social and me: www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
Blackhawks power rankings: Connor Bedard makes the leap, attendance takes a dive
Things are looking up in Chicago, and Connor Bedard and Spencer Knight are leading the way.
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November 3, 2025 at 1:52 PM
The latest Blackhawks power rankings from @marklazerus.bsky.social and me: www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
What is exactly the Blackhawks’ identity? That and more from the Blackhawks’ OT loss in Edmonton. Reporting by @marklazerus.bsky.social: www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
What is the Blackhawks’ identity? It’s a work in progress, but it’s working and progressing
Chicago got a good point against a good team. But learning to escape a game like this with two points is all part of the process.
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November 2, 2025 at 5:37 PM
What is exactly the Blackhawks’ identity? That and more from the Blackhawks’ OT loss in Edmonton. Reporting by @marklazerus.bsky.social: www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
Reposted by Scott Powers
What is the Blackhawks' identity? Even they might not know for sure for another year or two. But they've got some ideas.
My story from a strong showing in Edmonton:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
My story from a strong showing in Edmonton:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
What is the Blackhawks’ identity? It’s a work in progress, but it’s working and progressing
Chicago got a good point against a good team. But learning to escape a game like this with two points is all part of the process.
www.nytimes.com
November 2, 2025 at 3:05 PM
What is the Blackhawks' identity? Even they might not know for sure for another year or two. But they've got some ideas.
My story from a strong showing in Edmonton:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
My story from a strong showing in Edmonton:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
The Blackhawks are on one of their longest road trips in years. @marklazerus.bsky.social on what that all entails off the ice for the players: www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
For the Blackhawks’ young players, life on the road is good (and, sigh, clean) fun
It might look different these days, but the Blackhawks still find ways to bond and take in some sights on the road.
www.nytimes.com
November 1, 2025 at 5:38 PM
The Blackhawks are on one of their longest road trips in years. @marklazerus.bsky.social on what that all entails off the ice for the players: www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
Blackhawks prospect Anton Frondell had two primary assists, won four of 10 faceoffs and played 11:14 in Djurgården's 4-2 win today.
Frondell has eight goals and four assists in 17 games in the SHL this season.
Frondell has eight goals and four assists in 17 games in the SHL this season.
November 1, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Blackhawks prospect Anton Frondell had two primary assists, won four of 10 faceoffs and played 11:14 in Djurgården's 4-2 win today.
Frondell has eight goals and four assists in 17 games in the SHL this season.
Frondell has eight goals and four assists in 17 games in the SHL this season.
Reposted by Scott Powers
This is the Blackhawks' longest road trip since the last circus and ice-show trips in 2016-17. For the young guys, it's their first really long roadie.
What's it like? What do they do? Well, it's mostly good (and, sigh, clean) fun.
Story from Edmonton:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
What's it like? What do they do? Well, it's mostly good (and, sigh, clean) fun.
Story from Edmonton:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
For the Blackhawks’ young players, life on the road is good (and, sigh, clean) fun
It might look different these days, but the Blackhawks still find ways to bond and take in some sights on the road.
www.nytimes.com
November 1, 2025 at 3:01 PM
This is the Blackhawks' longest road trip since the last circus and ice-show trips in 2016-17. For the young guys, it's their first really long roadie.
What's it like? What do they do? Well, it's mostly good (and, sigh, clean) fun.
Story from Edmonton:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
What's it like? What do they do? Well, it's mostly good (and, sigh, clean) fun.
Story from Edmonton:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...