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One of the rising stars in the Windy City is looking like a franchise mainstay. The Chicago Blackhawks are still rebuilding, no question about it. However, there’s a light at the end of the tunnel thanks to a young core headlined by Connor Bedard.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / October 23

Blackhawks’ Bedard and Nazar Embracing Roles as Leaders

The Chicago Blackhawks have begun the 2025-26 season on a much more positive note. Aside from the team’s 3-2-2 record, there’s been an atmosphere of competitiveness, positivity, and camaraderie that the franchise has longed for since entering the rebuild.

Chicago Blackhawks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 16

Frank Nazar’s heartfelt Nick Foligno message amid Blackhawks’ captain’s absence

After going winless in their first three games of the 2025-26 NHL season, the Chicago Blackhawks are back on track after consecutive regulation victories.

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Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 12

Kaiden Guhle hit Frank Nazar to avenge Ivan Demidov

After three games played in the 2025-26 season, we’re hoping to see more from some of the Montreal Canadiens’ players. We can’t fault Zachary Bolduc, who’s doing very well, unlike Logan Mailloux.

NHL News / Yardbarker

Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

NHL News / Boston College Eagles on SI / October 7

Former College Hockey Player Scores First Goal of NHL Season: Puck Drop

Former Michigan and U.S. National team Developmental Program center Frank Nazar scored the first goal of the 2025-26 NHL season on a breakaway Tuesday evening, beating Sergei Bobrovsky midway through the first period after the Florida Panthers raised their second straight Stanley Cup banner.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 7

Blackhawks are likely headed for another lost season

At first glance, and if you were only looking at the final score, it might be easy to look at the Chicago Blackhawks' 3-2 loss to the Florida Panthers on Tuesday night as a somewhat promising start to their 2025-26 season.

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Chicago Blackhawks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 7

Blackhawks’ Frank Nazar scores first goal of NHL season after contract extension

The Chicago Blackhawks opened their NHL campaign with a trip to the Amerant Bank Arena to take on the defending Stanley Cup champions, the Florida Panthers.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / September 29

Blackhawks Have Solid Line Option in Nazar, Bertuzzi & Teräväinen

The Chicago Blackhawks have played three preseason games, and while they are still experimenting with different lines and units to see what could work, there seems to be something that already does: the second line.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / September 28

Nazar Hat Trick Leads Blackhawks to 4-1 Win Over Wild

The Minnesota Wild hosted the Chicago Blackhawks for their second home preseason game on Sunday evening, Sept. 28. The Wild’s prior preseason game was a 5-2 loss to the Dallas Stars on Thursday, Sept.

NHL News / Yardbarker / September 5

Four second-year NHL players destined for breakout seasons

Which second-year players are on the rise and poised for a breakout year? Let's take a look at four names.

10-year NHL veteran announces retirement

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Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / August 31

Putting Blackhawks Frank Nazar’s Contract Into Perspective

Frank Nazar signed a seven-year, $6.59 million average annual value (AAV) contract extension earlier this month. Immediately, fans rejoiced at general manager (GM) Kyle Davidson’s handiwork, securing such a talented young player at a bargain.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / August 31

Blackhawks 2025-26 Player Previews: Frank Nazar

The Chicago Blackhawks have an important season ahead of them. The organization has committed to building through the draft, and a plethora of draft picks are NHL-ready, or on the cusp of being NHL-ready.

Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / August 26

NHL analyst debates whether Chicago Blackhawks were right to extend young star

The Chicago Blackhawks just signed Frank Nazar to an extension through 2032. He has not even had a full season at the NHL level, but the Blackhawks wanted to get his deal out of the way sooner.

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Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / August 25

Chicago Blackhawks’ Frank Nazar extension nets praise

The Chicago Blackhawks made a risky move in extending Frank Nazar for seven years with a cap hit of $6.59 million annually. It was a bold choice after such a short time in the NHL, but it’s emblematic of modern sports philosophy and, according to one insider, reminiscent of one of the best organizations in the entire league.

Chicago Blackhawks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 23

Frank Nazar’s immediate reaction to historic Blackhawks contract extension

The Chicago Blackhawks got one of their two young star forwards locked up for the long haul earlier this week, signing Frank Nazar to a seven-year, $46.2 million contract extension.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Rink / August 24

Analysis: Frank Nazar’s extension may be worth the bet

Chicago Blackhawks General Manager Kyle Davidson pulled off a stunner on Thursday. No, it wasn’t a blockbuster trade for a bonafide scoring threat, nope, nor was it a late acquisition of any competitive remaining unrestricted free agents, such as Jack Roslovic.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Total Apex Sports / August 22

Chicago Blackhawks Sign Frank Nazar To Gigantic 7-Year Contract

The NHL season is a few months away, and it is an exciting time for fans and players. Around late August is when certain players get gigantic contracts, including younger players.

Chicago Blackhawks News / NHL Trade Talk / August 21

Blackhawks Bet on Potential: Nazar Inks Big 7-Year Contract

The Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to a seven-year contract extension with forward Frank Nazar, carrying an average annual value (AAV) just under $6.6 million.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Daily Faceoff / August 21

Blackhawks sign Frank Nazar to seven-year contract extension

One of the rising young stars in the Windy City is getting a considerable pay raise. On Thursday, the Chicago Blackhawks have signed forward Frank Nazar III to a seven-year contract extension.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 21

Blackhawks make gargantuan commitment to young forward

The Blackhawks have officially announced a seven-year extension for the pending RFA forward.

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Chicago Blackhawks News / On Tap Sports Net / July 11

Blackhawks Line Projections: Building the Best Fit Around Frank Nazar

Frank Nazar has an exciting opportunity this season, as the Chicago Blackhawks see him as their second-line center. This will be an important season for Nazar, who had an impressive finish to the 2024-25 season. In order to facilitate that, the Blackhawks need to get the second line right.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 11, 2024

Frank Nazar could be an X-factor in Blackhawks' new top six

He signed his entry-level contract following the end of the University of Michigan season in April. He was soon granted the first three NHL games of his career as part of a cohort of Hawks prospects receiving their debuts.

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Chicago Blackhawks News / Chicago Hockey Now / May 20, 2024

Blackhawks Bottom Line: Frank Nazar Could Be Another ‘Identity Piece’

Over the next month, Chicago Hockey Now will be profiling every Chicago Blackhawks player from the 2023-24 season. Today will be forward Frank Nazar. Frank