Nazar scored a goal and added three hits in Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Wild.
Nazar's point streak is up to four games (two goals, three assists), and he's also scored in consecutive contests for the first time. The 21-year-old is finding success while filling a top-line role at even strength. Nazar is up to three goals, eight points, 25 shots on net, 17 hits and an even plus-minus rating through 20 appearances this season. He's worth a look in all fantasy formats as long as he remains beside Connor Bedard.
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Blackhawks' Frank Nazar: Manages helper in loss
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Nazar notched an assist, two shots on goal and two hits in Sunday's 6-2 loss to the Rangers.
In a glimpse to the future, Nazar set up Wyatt Kaiser on the Blackhawks' second goal. The 20-year-old Nazar has a bright future, but he's taking his lumps in a bottom-six role during his first chance at being a full-time NHLer. He has just two helpers to go with 10 shots on net and a minus-5 rating through 11 appearances this season. Hold onto Nazar in dynasty and deep keeper formats, but managers in redraft leagues can likely look elsewhere.
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Blackhawks' Frank Nazar: Picks up first assist of 2024-25
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Nazar notched an assist and two shots on goal in Monday's 4-3 loss to the Wild.
The helper was Nazar's first career assist and first point in 2024-25. He's added five shots on net, four blocked shots, eight PIM and a minus-2 rating through six appearances at the NHL level. Nazar is one of the Blackhawks' top prospects and is getting a look in the NHL for now, though there's no telling if he'll finish the campaign with the big club.
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Blackhawks' Frank Nazar: Assigned to AHL
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Nazar was assigned to AHL Rockford on Wednesday, Tracey Myers of NHL.com reports.
Nazar made his NHL debut late in the 2023-24 campaign and tallied one goal over three regular-season appearances. While it appears likely that he'll begin the 2024-25 regular season in the AHL, the 2022 first-round pick is a strong candidate to rejoin the NHL club at some point this year.
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Blackhawks' Frank Nazar: Debuting Sunday
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Nazar will make his NHL debut Sunday against Carolina, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Nazar signed his entry-level deal Saturday after two seasons at the University of Michigan. He tallied 19 goals and 48 points over 54 appearances. Nazar was the 13th overall pick in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft. The 20-year-old is a key part of Chicago's youth movement and, for now, will likely slot in as a middle-six center.
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Blackhawks' Frank Nazar: Agrees to three-year deal
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Nazar signed a three-year, entry-level contract Saturday. His deal will begin with the 2023-24 campaign.
Nazar had 17 goals and 41 points in 41 NCAA outings with the University of Michigan in 2023-24. Chicago took him with the No. 13 overall pick in the 2022 NHL Draft. Nazar is expected to join the Blackhawks before Sunday's game against Carolina, per Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times, so he should get some NHL experience before the summer. Look for the 20-year-old to serve in a middle-six capacity, though it is possible that they'll experiment with having Nazar and Connor Bedard share the ice.