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Some call them the Jordan and Pippen of hockey podcasting. Others, more appropriately, call them the Kane and Toews. They just call themselves Laz and Powers. Back for another season, The Athletic's Mark Lazerus and Scott Powers bring you a twice-weekly, in depth look at everything happening in the world of The Chicago Blackhawks.
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The Athletic's Mark Lazerus and Scott Powers preview Blackhawks training camp, which opens later this week, and the upcoming NHL season. They review the Blackhawks' recent prospect games, including Connor Bedard's hat-trick performance, answer fans' questions and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Darryl Belfry, one of hockey's premier development coaches, and Mike Procopio, one of basketball's, join the show for a unique crossover conversation about player development in the NBA, NHL and beyond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Athletic
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The Athletic's Mark Lazerus and Scott Powers discuss the end of the Blackhawks' season. They talk about the decision to not re-sign Jonathan Toews, the lottery odds, whether the tank was a failure, which players are expected to return and depart, Luke Richardson's performance as a first-year coach, the future and more. Learn more about your ad choi…
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The Athletic's Mark Lazerus and Scott Powers are joined by To Hockey, With Love co-founder and Alphabet Sports Collective board member Gabriela Ugarte to discuss the Blackhawks' decision to not allow their players to wear Pride Night warmups jerseys due to a safety fear for their Russian players back in Russia. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis…
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Mark Lazerus and Scott Powers discuss what the Blackhawks look like post trade deadline without Patrick Kane and many others. They get into the likelihood of Jonathan Toews still returning this season, Cole Guttman's season-ending injury, the upcoming Pride Night, answer Twitter questions and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap…
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Mark Lazerus and Scott Powers discuss Jonathan Toews' health announcement, where things stand with Patrick Kane and much more about the upcoming trade deadline. Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/lazandpowers Take advantage of MANSCAPED®’s best valued bundle and save 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code NHL23 at Manscaped.co…
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Mark Lazerus and Scott Powers discuss the upcoming NHL trade deadline and what that could mean for Patrick Kane, Jonathan Toews and others on the Blackhawks. Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/lazandpowers Get a FREE 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.…
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Mark Lazerus and Scott Powers discuss the Blackhawks' recent play, how it affects the draft lottery and get into what next season could look like. They talk about Brent Seabrook's post-playing career, the trade deadline, answer listeners' questions and more. Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/lazandpowers Get a FREE 1 year supp…
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Mark Lazerus and Scott Powers examine Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews' futures leading up to the trade deadline and discuss how things may play out in the next few months and beyond. They also talk about the Blackhawks' recent success and whether it impacts the tank and answer listeners' questions. Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathleti…
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Mark Lazerus and Scott Powers discuss who could be traded from the Blackhawks at the deadline, what they could get in exchange and who is likely staying and why. Of course, that includes a lot of Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews' talk. Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/lazandpowers Cancel unwanted subscriptions – and manage you…
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The Athletic's Mark Lazerus and Scott Powers discuss how quickly the Blackhawks' season has turned badly after the team's strong start and what that means for Luke Richardson, the players, team morale and the overall plan. They also get into whether Patrick Kane's future, what players will be around in the coming years, building championship teams …
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Mark Lazerus and Scott Powers discuss Marian Hossa's upcoming jersey retirement and whose number the Blackhawks should retire next after him. They also break down the Blackhawks' recent play, analyze the state of the tank, get into what GM Kyle Davidson recently said, answer listeners' questions and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg…
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Mark Lazerus and Scott Powers discuss the Blackhawks' hot start to the season and get into why they're winning, what the numbers say and what it means for their expected tank. They also talk about Jonathan Toews' season, answer listeners' questions and discuss their recent story on the anniversary of the Jenner & Block report. Learn more about your…
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Mark Lazerus and Scott Powers discuss the Chicago Blackhawks' first three games of the season and try to figure out what they mean in the grand scheme of things. They also talk about the goaltending, Jason Dickinson's arrival, Frank Nazar's injury, prospects and more. Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/lazandpowers Learn more a…
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Mark Lazerus and Scott Powers prepare you for the Blackhawks' season ahead and their opening game against the defending Stanley Cup champs Colorado Avalanche. They also discuss the opening roster, tanking and the 2023 draft, prospects already in the system and answer listener questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Mark Lazerus and Scott Powers discuss their early observations of the Blackhawks training camp, including Patrick Kane and his new linemates and first-round draft pick Kevin Korchinski. They also answer listeners' questions, talk about prospects and Laz gives a movie review. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Blackhawks top prospect Lukas Reichel joins Laz & Powers to discuss hockey's growth in Germany, having to choose between hockey and soccer growing up and expectations for the upcoming NHL season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Athletic
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Back in the podmobile, Laz and Scott recap their time in Montreal for the draft, and dig into the moves the Blackhawks have made over the last week as they lean into tanking. They discuss their poor asset management in the Alex DeBrincat and Kirby Dach trades, letting Dylan Strome walk, and taking on Petr Mrazek as the organization strips the team …
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Laz and Scott discuss the Stanley Cup Final, before launching into a lively conversation about the path ahead for the Blackhawks, including possibly trading Alex DeBrincat, tanking, and more. Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/lazandpowers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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To wrap up the season, Laz and Scott sit down with Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson to discuss the future of the team, including the addition of Jeff Greenberg as Associate GM, the rebuilding process, Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews, the search process for a head coach, and much more. Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/lazandpowers …
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Laz and Scott discuss the final stretch of the Blackhawks' season, what has been valuable for the team, burning a year on Lukas Riechel's ELC, if next year will be another developmental season, and more. Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/lazandpowers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Join Mark Lazerus and Scott Powers, who cover the Blackhawks and host 'Laz & Powers' for The Athletic, as they team up for this Live Room. Listen as they take your questions and look ahead to tonight's game against the Kings. Please note: This live room was recorded on April 12, 2022. Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/lazandpo…
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Laz and Scott discuss the news that Marian Hossa's number would be retired, and debate that who else should/could be getting the same treatment. Also, how the organization is adjusting their approach to their season tickets. To wrap up, Chris Vosters is the new voice of Blackhawks. Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/lazandpower…
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Skills analyst Darryl Belfry joins this week's show to discuss everything from youth development and small-area games to how much longer he believes Patrick Kane can produce at a high level and how the NHL game is evolving to why he thought the the Czech Republic women's team was the story of the Olympics. Belfry is considered one of hockey's top p…
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The trade deadline has officially passed, and Scott (checking in from Anaheim), and Laz, (checking in from vacation) recap the Blackhawks moves at the trade deadline trading Marc-Andre Fleury and Brandon Hagel, if Kane and Toews will be around this time next year, stories killed by trades, what they are both looking for from the team with 19 games …
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From Podmobile Studio B, Laz and Scott get together post-practice on Thursday to discuss the approaching trade deadline, including the arrival of Alex Vlasic, and what to expect from a college player. Also, the Blackhawks approach to the deadline in regards to the rebuild, the how the future of Kane and Toews play a part. Also, other players with l…
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Following an 8-3 win over the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday night, Laz and Scott return to discuss a clicking DeBrincat-Strome- Kane line, and dig into the pros and cons of trading Dylan Strome. Also, Norm MacIver returns to the organization in an Associate General Manager role, as the Blackhawks seem to be doing more of the same. Also, Niklas Hjalmarss…
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Live, from the official podmobile of Laz & Powers, Mark and Scott discuss the Blackhawks officially naming Kyle Davidson as GM of the team on Tuesday. They dig into Tuesday's press conference, the team's GM search process, and what the team could've learned from talking to out of the box candidates. Also, decisions Davidson will have to make as Toe…
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Mark and Scott return to discuss Bobby Hull no longer being an ambassador for the Blackhawks after 13 years, the return of Kevin Lankinen, and the latest with the GM search. Early on it felt like Kyle Davidson would eventually be named, but is that the case now? Also as the team has three practices this week, Derek King's mentality moving forward, …
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Join Mark Lazerus and Scott Powers, who cover the Blackhawks and host 'Laz & Powers' for The Athletic, as they team up for this Live Room. Listen as they take your questions and discuss the trade deadline, the GM search, and much more. Please note: this episode was recorded live on Tuesday, February 15th, 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis…
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Live, from after Blackhawks practice, Mark Lazerus sits down with Phil Thompson of the Chicago Tribune to discuss what transpired at last week's Blackhawks town hall meeting, the effects of Rocky Wirtz's outburst, and what the team needs to do going forward. Then, The Athletic's Jon Greenberg joins Mark to give his perspective on the Blackhawks' GM…
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Mark and Scott discuss Monday's game vs Vancouver and takeaways from Tuesday morning's practice, before diving into the latest with the Blackhawks' GM search and the advisory committee with Marian Hossa, Eddie Olczyk, and Patrick Sharp. Also, what to expect from Wednesday's town hall meeting, and to wrap up, digging into readers' comments on what t…
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Laz and Scott dive into the latest on the Blackhawks' search for a GM, and a deeper discussion about their approach to the position. Also, Dylan Strome had a big night on Wednesday, what is his trade value, and should the team even trade him at the deadline? Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/lazandpowers Learn more about your …
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As the NHL season inches towards the halfway mark, Mark and Scott discuss a team that's seems like it's going through the motions, and with the trade deadline two months away, decisions Kyle Davidson will need to make on Chicago's direction. Then, Lukas Reichel's impact in his appearances with the big club, and his future, and evaluating the team's…
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Mark and Scott are back to recap the latest road trip, the "rock-bottom" loss to the Coyotes, then beating the Golden Knights and Blue Jackets. Also, digging into Lukas Reichel as he is set to make his NHL debut on Thursday vs the Canadiens. The front office has a set plan for him, but will they adjust if he flourishes in the big league? Then, as A…
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After a loss at the hands of the Coyotes, Mark and Scott discuss the long road ahead for a team that looks good on paper, but has been a disaster in reality. Do the players still have hope? Also, digging what the possible fixes could be. In listener questions, lines Mark and Scott would roll out, what the team's approach at the trade deadline shoul…
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