Category: Scott Powers
Blackhawks Place Alec Martinez On IR, Recall Isaak Phillips
AHLScott Powers of The Athletic reported early today that Alec Martinez would not be in the lineup tonight for the Chicago Blackhawks while dealing with a lower-body injury. The organization confirmed Martinez would be out of the lineup for today and then some by placing him on injured reserve and reca...
Read moreBlackhawks Notes: Nazar, Levshunov, Hall
Frank NazarBlackhawks forward prospect Frank Nazar knows what he needs to do in training camp to lock down a roster spot and keep it through his rookie season. The 20-year-old spoke recently to Scott Powers of The Athletic, who detailed the 2022 first-round pick’s chances of sticking with the big club in his f...
Read moreBlackhawks Notes: Kane, No. 2 Pick, Pending UFAs
Ben PopeLast month, The Athletic’s Scott Powers reported the Blackhawks were having internal discussions about trying to bring back franchise fixture Patrick Kane, who’s set to hit the open market this summer after a one-year deal with the Red Wings. However, speaking with reporters today at the pre-draft s...
Read moreBlackhawks To Sign Alex Vlasic To Six-Year Extension
BlackhawksThe Blackhawks have signed promising defenseman Alex Vlasic to a six-year extension with a $4.6MM cap hit, The Athletic’s Scott Powers reports Thursday. The deal, which will pay Vlasic $27.6MM in total, walks him to unrestricted free agency in 2030. Vlasic, 23 in June, was the Blackhawks’ second-rou...
Read moreCentral Notes: Moore, Chisholm, Khusnutdinov, Zhigalov
Scott PowersNotes from the Central including a Chicago prospect unlikely to turn pro yet, the Wild might sign a youngster for the stretch run, and more.
Read moreWestern Conference Injuries: Ducks, Blackhawks, Avalanche, Wild, Sharks, and Jets
Scott PowersCale Makar and Bowen Byram in the lineup. Matt Boldy to return tonight. Jared Spurgeon practices. Alexander Barabanov out four to six weeks.
Read moreNHL Trade: The Islanders send Josh Bailey to the Blackhawks
Chicago BlackhawksThey seem to want to space out picks and they already have so many today and the next few years.” Cash value of the buyout is 33 million. : “Lou says freeing up the cap space by trading Bailey “was the key, certainly. That gives us more flexibility right now to do some things that we’d like to do.”...
Read moreRed Wings & Canucks Should Consider Draft Day Deal
Chicago BlackhawksThis idea starts with the Chicago Blackhawks. Specifically, it starts with a recent report from Blackhawks reporter Scott Powers of The Athletic: It’s no secret the Canucks are trying to get out of a few contracts this offseason. There should be some really good players left on the board at 11 if t...
Read moreChicago Blackhawks Rumors: Free-Agent Prospect On Team's Radar
Hunter McKownThe Chicago Blackhawks are in a full-on rebuild and are aiming to improve their prospect pool because of it. As a result of this, it makes sense to hear that they are currently one of the teams linked to undrafted college free agent Hunter McKown, according to Scott Powers.The Blackhawks are expect...
Read moreThe latest round of Patrick Kane updates, with all signs pointing to the Rangers
New York RangersPhoto by Michael Reaves/Getty Images Prepare yourselves accordingly. Starting to sound like a trade of Chicago Blackhawks star Patrick Kane to the New York Rangers is approaching inevitability. A slew of reports and updates have unfolded Saturday morning and afternoon as th...
Read moreNHL Rumors: Patrick Kane, Timo Meier, St. Louis Blues, New Jersey Devils, and the Toronto Maple Leafs
RangersThere are other teams interested but at this time they don’t appeal to him. Back to the original three teams of New Jersey Devils, Carolina Hurricanes, and the Vegas Golden Knights. Johnston adds that after moving ‘s contract, Vegas could be the dark horse Sharks have turned down an extremely strong...
Read moreAnaheim Ducks Acquire Josiah Slavin
Chicago BlackhawksThe Chicago Blackhawks and Anaheim Ducks have completed a minor trade, swapping Josiah Slavin and Hunter Drew today. According to Scott Powers of The Athletic, the Blackhawks wanted to give Slavin an NHL opportunity with another organization, something he wouldn’t receive in Chicago. Despite that, S...
Read moreNHL Rumors: Patrick Kane And Brock Boeser Possibilities
Scott PowersPatrick Kane And The Evolving Trade Possibilities : Again, keep in mind looks to be staying in Chicago. Meanwhile, voicing his displeasure over not being moved yet is interesting. Unlike Jake McCabe, who has even more red flags, Kane must be considered even at a somewhat diminished state. and G...
Read moreBlackhawks Should Target These 3 Hurricanes in Kane Trade
Dallas StarsIt could be days before finally decides on his future. The three-time Stanley Cup champion and former MVP could very well be playing his final games in a sweater, should he waive his no-movement clause (NMC) in advance of the March 3 trade deadline. Although they sit first in the Metropolitan Div...
Read moreNHL Injuries: Sabres, Flames, Blackhawks, Avs, Red Wings, Panthers, Canadiens, Devils, Kraken, Maple Leafs, Golden Knights and Capitals
Lance Lysowski: Wednesday night Andersson was hit by a vehicle in Detroit. He was released that night after a full battery of tests. : Andersson will remain with the team and is day-to-day. : Dubas on Murray: “Matt had an injury early in the year and came back and played great for us. Logan Thompson had to be h...
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