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Chicago Blackhawks’ Frank Nazar extension nets praise

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The Chicago Blackhawks made a risky move in extending Frank Nazar for seven years with a cap hit of $6.59 million annually. It was a bold choice after such a short time in the NHL, but it’s emblematic of modern sports philosophy and, according to one insider, reminiscent of one of the best organizations in the entire league.

Chicago Blackhawks extending Frank Nazar earns shoutout from insider

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Apr 6, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Blackhawks center Frank Nazar (91) warms up before the second period against the Pittsburgh Penguins at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Talia Sprague-Imagn Images

After less than one full season in the NHL, former top prospect Frank Nazar has been locked down for the foreseeable future. His contract won’t end until 2032 now, so for better or worse, he is a major piece of the puzzle now.

The extension happened rather early in Nazar’s career, but this is something sports teams, mainly baseball and hockey teams, are doing a lot. It’s something the Carolina Hurricanes, an organization run like a well-oiled machine, do a lot.

Rookie forward Jackson Blake is the most recent example. He had 34 points as a rookie last year, and he signed an eight-year contract with a $5.12 AAV this summer. The Chicago Blackhawks did that with Nazar, and Chicago Sun-Times insider Ben Pope loves emulating the Hurricanes.

“Davidson and Hurricanes GM Eric Tulsky are indeed friends and frequent trade partners, so it wouldn’t be surprising to see Davidson continue to try to replicate Tulsky’s tactics,” he said. “But there’s also a potentially high reward. If Nazar takes another big step forward and doubles his production this season, the Hawks will suddenly have a bargain contract on their hands.”

The risk is that the young player can’t hit his ceiling, or that the 26 points in 53 games run he went on last year is his ceiling. The future is unknown, but the Blackhawks are taking the bet that this breakout year will be the floor for him moving forward. There’s a chance they’re right.

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Feb 7, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Blackhawks center Frank Nazar (91) plays the puck against the Nashville Predators during the third period at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Bartel-Imagn Images

“Plus, a $6.6 million cap hit will become increasingly less prohibitive as the cap rises,” Pope pointed out. “When it kicks in in 2026-27, it’ll occupy 6.3% of the projected team cap ($104 million) — the same percentage a $5.3 million cap hit occupied in 2023-24, for example. By 2031-32, it’ll occupy an even smaller percentage.” There’s certainly a major risk, but this is the thing smart franchises do all the time.


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