Frank Nazar

Frank Nazar

22-Year-Old CenterC
Chicago Blackhawks
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Nazar split time between the AHL and the NHL in his rookie season, but in both places, his talent was on display. The 21-year-old posted 24 points in 21 AHL games and 26 points (12 goals, 14 assists) in 53 NHL games. He also was a major part of Team USA’s win at the 2025 IIHF World Championship with six goals and six assists in 10 games. Entering his second NHL season, the young center is shaping up to be a major part of the Blackhawks' future. Toward end of last season, he played a top-six role and was on the first power-play unit and the penalty kill, averaging 15:52 of ice time per game. His ice time will rise this year after sheltered usage as a rookie. He will likely see time in all situations again, making Nazar a prime breakout candidate. Read Past Outlooks
$Signed a six-year, $46.1 million extension with the Blackhawks in August of 2025.
Dishes two helpers in overtime loss
CChicago Blackhawks
March 9, 2026
Nazar logged two assists, three shots on goal and three blocked shots in Sunday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Stars.
ANALYSIS
Nazar has five points (one goal, four assists) over his last three outings. The 22-year-old center is on the second line and first power-play unit, so he should be able to sustain a strong level of offense down the stretch, though he has been streaky this year. Nazar has a career-high 29 points with 100 shots on net, 34 blocked shots, 25 hits, 24 PIM and a minus-14 rating over 47 appearances.
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2024–25 Time On Ice Stats
  • Average Time On Ice:
    15:52
  • Average Power Play TOI:
    1:20
  • Average Short-Handed TOI:
    0:58
 
Ice Time
Power Play
Short-Handed
2023–24
16:09
1:32
0:39
2024–25
15:52
1:20
0:58
2025–26
18:28
3:01
1:15
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
Blackhawks fans have plenty of reasons to be optimistic about the future beyond just the likes of Connor Bedard and Artyom Levshunov. Their prospect pool is far deeper than that, and Nazar is a great example. Selected with the No. 13 overall pick in the 2022 NHL Draft, the Detroit native scored 17 goals and 41 points in 41 contests with the University of Michigan as a sophomore last season. Afterward, he joined the Blackhawks for a three-game stint in which he provided one goal. Nazar isn't likely to become a star, but he does have top-six potential. It's worth keeping an eye on him during training camp, but even if he doesn't make the Blackhawks' initial roster, Nazar will probably be summoned at some point during the 2024-25 campaign.
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Records two points in loss
CChicago Blackhawks
March 7, 2026
Nazar had a goal, an assist, three shots on goal, two hits and a minus-2 rating in Friday's 6-3 loss to the Canucks.
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Buries goal in loss
CChicago Blackhawks
January 30, 2026
Nazar scored a goal on four shots in Friday's 4-2 loss to the Blue Jackets.
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Logs pair of helpers
CChicago Blackhawks
January 30, 2026
Nazar notched two assists and two PIM in Thursday's 6-2 loss to the Penguins.
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Slated to return Thursday
CChicago Blackhawks
Upper Body
January 21, 2026
Nazar (upper body) is expected to play in Thursday's game against the Hurricanes, per Scott Powers of The Athletic.
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Moves to IR
CChicago Blackhawks
Upper Body
December 28, 2025
Nazar (upper body) has been placed on injured reserve by the Blackhawks, the team announced Sunday.
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Poised to return Thursday?
CChicago Blackhawks
January 21, 2026
Nazar could return from an upper-body injury against the Hurricanes on Thursday, Charlie Roumeliotis of WGN Radio reports.
ANALYSIS
Nazar has been on the shelf for the last 14 games. The young center was struggling to find the back of the net before getting hurt, scoring just one goal in 23 outings despite putting 48 shots on goal. Still, Nazar managed nine helpers during that run and should reclaim a spot on the second line once he comes off the injured reserve list.
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