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Mark Lazerus @marklazerus.bsky.social · 58m

Today is the day the five players reinstated after the Hockey Canada trial are eligible to sign NHL contracts.

ICYMI, I wrote about how they might be received in NHL locker rooms:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/665...

As Hockey Canada players’ NHL return nears, how will they be embraced by their new teams?

The players carry significant baggage, and signing them could come at a cost for teams that goes beyond finances.

www.nytimes.com

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Scott Powers @scottpowers.bsky.social · 1h

Blackhawks chairman Danny Wirtz Q&A

- Assessing Kyle Davidson & Jaime Faulkner & their futures with the Hawks
- Why he believes the rebuild will work & can be sustainable
- What a rising cap could mean
- Lawsuit settlement, CHSN, Centennial and more: www.nytimes.com/athletic/671...

Blackhawks chairman Danny Wirtz on rebuild patience and spending to the salary cap: Q&A

Wirtz also spoke about the Blackhawks' centennial plans and a couple of looming contract extensions for team executives.

www.nytimes.com

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Scott Powers @scottpowers.bsky.social · 23h

NEW POWERS & LAZ: @marklazerus.bsky.social and I share our early impressions of the Blackhawks under Jeff Blashill.

Listen here: www.patreon.com/posts/early-...

Early impressions of Blackhawks | Powers and Laz

Get more from Powers and Laz on Patreon

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Mark Lazerus @marklazerus.bsky.social · 11h

It is in no way "good." But I watch enough heavy stuff. It's nice to have something dumb and fun for 27 minutes a week.

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Mark Lazerus @marklazerus.bsky.social · 11h

"Chad Powers" on Hulu is a very, very stupid show and I'm enjoying it very, very much.

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Politico @politico.com · 21h

EXCLUSIVE: Thousands of leaked messages show leaders of Young Republican groups joking about gas chambers, slavery and rape in a private Telegram chat.

Inside rising GOP leaders’ racist chats — obtained by POLITICO and spanning more than 7 months👇

‘I love Hitler’: Leaked messages expose Young Republicans’ racist chat

Thousands of private messages reveal young GOP leaders joking about gas chambers, slavery and rape.

www.politico.com

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Mark Lazerus @marklazerus.bsky.social · 17h

Trusting the process is great, but you do need occasional proof of concept. The Blackhawks got that last night, writes @scottpowers.bsky.social in his latest game observations:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/671...

Blackhawks trust the process, get first win under Jeff Blashill: Observations

Andre Burakovsky potted the winner as the Blackhawks kept up the effort all game long to earn their first win.

www.nytimes.com

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Julian McKenzie @jkamckenzie.bsky.social · 22h

Brady Tkachuk will be out for a "significant amount of time" due to his right wrist/hand injury according to head coach Travis Green. Could be four weeks..."could be a little more than that."

The #Sens will know more in the next 24 hours, including whether or not he'll need surgery.

Julian McKenzie @jkamckenzie.bsky.social · 22h

www.nytimes.com/athletic/671...

Senators’ mentality gets its first test with potential Brady Tkachuk injury vs. Nashville

Senators’ mentality gets its first test with potential Brady Tkachuk injury vs. Nashville

During the first period, Tkachuk was cross-checked into the boards by Predators defenceman Roman Josi. He didn't finish the game.

www.nytimes.com

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Mark Lazerus @marklazerus.bsky.social · 22h

Landon Slaggert is participating in Blackhawks today.

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Mark Lazerus @marklazerus.bsky.social · 22h

New POWERS & LAZ: @scottpowers.bsky.social and I discuss what we've learned through four Blackhawks games:
www.patreon.com/posts/early-...

Early impressions of Blackhawks | Powers and Laz

Get more from Powers and Laz on Patreon

www.patreon.com

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Scott Powers @scottpowers.bsky.social · 1d

Observations from the Blackhawks’ first win under Jeff Blashill with @marklazerus.bsky.social ⤵️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/671...

Blackhawks trust the process, get first win under Jeff Blashill: Observations

Andre Burakovsky potted the winner as the Blackhawks kept up the effort all game long to earn their first win.

www.nytimes.com

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Mark Lazerus @marklazerus.bsky.social · 1d

This spot-on Paul Maurice quote about how Spencer Knight changes things in Chicago is going to be one worth keeping in mind throughout the season.

www.nytimes.com/athletic/669...

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Mark Lazerus @marklazerus.bsky.social · 1d

Players and staffers for the Utah Mammoth have gotten a whole new wardrobe for the third straight year. And they're obviously not really supposed to be going out in Coyotes or Hockey Club gear. So many cardboard boxes in so many closets.

www.nytimes.com/athletic/423...

When an NHL player gets traded, all that remains are the memories — and a whole lotta ‘gitch’

What do players do with team-branded polo shirts, sweatpants, toques, backpacks, toiletry bags and other swag when they get traded?

www.nytimes.com

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Mark Lazerus @marklazerus.bsky.social · 1d

The gold trim on these Blackhawks centennial jerseys is basically invisible with the naked eye in the arena, but it looks sharp on TV.

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Mark Lazerus @marklazerus.bsky.social · 1d

After three encouraging but ultimately fruitless games, @scottpowers.bsky.social has eight observations on the Blackhawks:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/671...

Blackhawks observations after first 3 games: From narrow losses to youth development

The Blackhawks' record will matter at some point. Right now it's still about the feeling, and they feel decent so far.

www.nytimes.com

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Mark Lazerus @marklazerus.bsky.social · 1d

Blashill expects Jason Dickinson to play tonight. Looks like Sam Lafferty would be the odd man out.

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Mark Lazerus @marklazerus.bsky.social · 1d

Jason Dickinson is skating this morning. Spencer Knight is likely starting.

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Mark Lazerus @marklazerus.bsky.social · 1d

Morning skate ahead of tonight's game against the Utahns.

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Scott Powers @scottpowers.bsky.social · 2d

Observations of the Blackhawks after three games ⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/671...

From narrow losses to youth development, 8 observations from Blackhawks' first 3 games

www.nytimes.com

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Mark Lazerus @marklazerus.bsky.social · 2d

On today's episode of The Athletic Hockey Show, @mbultman.bsky.social and I are joined by @robrossi.bsky.social as we run through eight overreactions from the first week of the NHL season.

Listen here:
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The Athletic Hockey Show: A show about the NHL: 8 overreactions from NHL opening week

We’re just about a week into the 2025-26 NHL season and there’s really no better time to overreact to what we’ve seen so far, which is exactly what the guys do on today’s episode. Matt Bold...

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Mark Lazerus @marklazerus.bsky.social · 2d

T'was pity that stayed Bilbo's hand...

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Mark Lazerus @marklazerus.bsky.social · 2d

I dare! He's a whiny choke artist who was literally carried to the finish line by the true hero of the story!

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Mark Lazerus @marklazerus.bsky.social · 2d

A sandbox game is a sandbox game!

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Mark Lazerus @marklazerus.bsky.social · 2d

I get so mad when everyone's screaming and crying "Frodo!" as Mount Doom crumbles. Sam did almost all the work. Frodo spent weeks whining and moaning, then completely choked in the biggest moment. Hell, Gollum did more to destroy the ring. Frodo stinks. Let Sam and Rosie go to Valinor. In this essay

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Scott Powers @scottpowers.bsky.social · 3d

The Blackhawks know this season will include a lot of learning for Artyom Levshunov. Part of that process will sometimes be sitting games, which happened on Saturday against the Canadiens.

That plus much more from @MarkLazerus and me: www.nytimes.com/athletic/670...

Artyom Levshunov plans to go on the defensive after scratch: Blackhawks observations

Levshunov was a healthy scratch in the home opener against the Montreal Canadiens — a 3-2 Blackhawks loss.

www.nytimes.com

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