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We Now Know Where Frank Nazar Will be In the Blackhawks Lineup Tomorrow Against the Devils

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Joshua Deeds
December 13, 2024 (8:18 PM)

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Former 13th Overall Draft in 2022, Frank Nazar has been called up to the Blackhawks and will have one of the best spots in the lineup.

The Chicago Blackhawks will have extra firepower in the lineup against one of the best teams in the NHL on Saturday. Anders Sorensen and the Blackhawks will take on Sheldon Keefe's New Jersey Devils.

With Craig Smith out of the lineup, the Blackhawks will have extra insurance on the 2nd line with 13th overall pick Nazar's ascent.

In addition to having 2nd line duties tomorrow, it appears that he has Ander Sorensen's confidence.

He practiced today with the Hawks on the 1st power-play unit, in addition to centering Taylor Hall, and Tyler Bertuzzi.

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It appears that Bedard and Nazar were figuring out responsibilities on the power-play in between drills.

However, there's been nothing confirmed on his placement on the power-play with the Hawks.

If the Blackhawks can take out the Devils, who are 2nd in the Metropolitan Division they can beat anybody.

Considering they've claimed a win over the Dallas Stars this season, it's easy to assume with Sorensen's leadership they'll be successful.

While Nazar's assuming new responsibilities and roles with the Blackhawks his record he left in the AHL is stellar.

Behind Nazar in rookie scoring is Denton Mateychuk (22 points in 21 games), a defenseman, and Collin Graf (22 points in 19 games). The next closest rookie in goals in the AHL is Sam Colangelo with nine.

Not only does Nazar lead all rookies in goals and points, he ranks third in assists (13), third in shots (53), first in power-play goals (4), first in shorthanded goals (2), and first in points-per-game (1.33).

He was first in the AHL with power-play goals, and this could prove to be a great move should he continue the tear in the NHL.

Previously on Chicago Hockey Insider

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Former 10th Overall Pick Could be Biggest Waiver Add of The Year for the Blackhawks

Frank Nazar's Arrival to Chicago Comes With Sacrifice of a Veteran Removed From Lineup

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We Now Know Where Frank Nazar Will be In the Blackhawks Lineup Tomorrow Against the Devils

Former 13th Overall Draft in 2022, Frank Nazar has been called up to the Blackhawks and will have one of the best spots in the lineup.

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