Chicago Blackhawks forward Frank Nazar made a compelling case for his injured teammate to earn a spot on Canada's 2026 Olympic roster, calling it a shame if the superstar gets left off the list after his tremendous start to the season.

Roman Kantserov leads the KHL with 22 goals (five more than his nearest competitor), Marek Vanacker leads the OHL with 26 goals and Václav Nestrašil is fourth among NCAA freshmen in scoring with 10 goals and 21 points in 20 games (one behind Porter Martone, the No. 6 draft pick this year).

Jeff Blashill will try out two evenly distributed groups on the man advantage, one featuring five left-handed shots, in hopes of creating more after a two-for-20 skid.

Chicago Blackhawks fans eagerly await news on rising forward Frank Nazar's availability for tonight's crucial matchup against the St. Louis Blues. Naz

Moore scored a nifty goal in Tuesday night's loss at Vegas, helping his chances to secure a more permanent spot with Chicago's top forwards.

Speed vs. Control: Although he is faster than most players on the ice, the Blackhawks have been unable to capitalize on this advantage. For example, when Nazar receives a bank pass and races down the ice, he often finds himself jammed against the boards, resulting in lost opportunities.

Connor Bedard has been sensational for the Chicago Blackhawks this season, and while he has spent most of his time in the NHL, he knows what it takes to build a

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