Scott Powers
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Senior writer for @TheAthleticChi, covering the Chicago Blackhawks. Email: [email protected]
Chicago, IL
Joined October 2009
RT @MarkLazerus: The Blackhawks clearly believe that the Frank Nazar they saw tear it up in April — and dominate at Worlds — is the real Fr….
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Chicago locks Nazar in at a reasonable rate that could potentially be a huge bargain as the young player develops.
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RT @MarkLazerus: How does one pit Pit Martin and Mush March against Jeremy Roenick and Ed Belfour? No idea. But @ByScottPowers and I did it….
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The Blackhawks have released their list of nominees for the franchise Hall of Fame. Here's how we'd stack the 27 players.
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It's August, so @MarkLazerus and I ranked the Blackhawks Hall of Fame candidates ⤵️
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The Blackhawks have released their list of nominees for the franchise Hall of Fame. Here's how we'd stack the 27 players.
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RT @RussoHockey: Olympic hopefuls, NHL stars fill USA Hockey 44-player orientation camp roster
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The U.S. is expected to carry 14 forwards, eight defensemen and three goalies at the Olympics in February.
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RT @jon_greenberg: I was getting used to writing nice things about the Cubs this season. This column is not that.
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This was supposed to be a make-or-break series. But then the Brewers won 14 straight while the Cubs replaced their bats with pool noodles.
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RT @danwiederer: The Naperville Sun … ➡️ .The Fayetteville Observer … ➡️ .The Minneapolis Star Tribune … ➡️ .The Chicago Tribune … ➡️ . 👀👀….
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When Václav Nestrašil was drafted in the 1st round by the Blackhawks this year, it came 16 years after his brother Andrej was drafted in the 3rd round. Of course, Václav had to rub it in he was drafted earlier. "Because that’s how our family works." ⤵️.
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Nestrašil's dad wanted a pianist, not another hockey player. Instead, he got his family's second NHL Draft pick 16 years after the first.
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A former Blackhawks employee is suing the organization, alleging discrimination, wrongful termination. Reporting with @MarkLazerus ⤵️
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A former Blackhawks employee is suing the team for discrimination, alleging he was treated differently by his supervisor for being gay.
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Sixteen years after his brother Andrej was drafted to the NHL, Václav Nestrašil brought his family’s hockey story full circle by being drafted by the Blackhawks. Their family story ⤵️
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Nestrašil's dad wanted a pianist, not another hockey player. Instead, he got his family's second NHL Draft pick 16 years after the first.
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RT @MarkLazerus: Bedard for Celebrini?.Reichel for Chinakov?.Sharks vs. Blackhawks?.Twitter vs. Bluesky?.Player vs. reporter?.Next Chicago….
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Plus: Which Blackhawks player not named Connor Bedard will become a superstar?
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Blackhawks’ centennial plans headlined by Stanley Cup celebrations, bobbleheads ⤵️
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The team will celebrate four chapters of franchise history over the course of the season.
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Why Blackhawks first-round pick Anton Frondell plans to stay in Sweden this season ⤵️
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Originally the Blackhawks hadn't ruled out seeing how Frondell stacked up to NHL competition during preseason camp.
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RT @kfishbain: Story from Halas Hall on today’s practice….• Burden’s busy morning.• We hear from the three competing LTs.• Analyzing Caleb….
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Burden had his best day as the Bears offense bounced back from a disappointing practice ahead of an off day.
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RT @jon_greenberg: If you ever wanted to watch me and Fridge open football cards together, here’s your chance.
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NEW POWERS & LAZ: @MarkLazerus and I discuss the Blackhawks fan survey results. Listen here ⤵️
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RT @scottcwheeler: “I think he’s the best power forward in the CHL.”. My @TheAthletic feature on Blackhawks first-rounder Marek Vanacker, w….
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RT @MarkLazerus: The results of our annual Blackhawks fan survey are in. How many of you are on board with the rebuild? And how many of you….
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A record 3,126 Blackhawks fans chimed in to offer their thoughts on the rebuild, the organizational leaders and the players on the ice.
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Our annual Blackhawks fan survey results are out. We had our most ballots ever. Read the results here ⤵️
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A record 3,126 Blackhawks fans chimed in to offer their thoughts on the rebuild, the organizational leaders and the players on the ice.
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The Blackhawks have re-signed Arvid Söderblom to a two-year deal with a $2.75 million cap hit, avoiding arbitration.
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Mason West is still getting college football interest, why goalie Stanislav Berezhnoy was signed, Adam Gajan's development path, staff changes and more ⤵️
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The fact that college football programs continue to call West is something the Blackhawks have to live with.
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