F Frank Nazar (2022, 13th, CHI)

[CallMeShaft]

Currently (according to EP) Frank is 2nd in points in the AHL (behind former Hawk Vinny Hinostroza). 4th in PPG (minimum 10 games played) in the A. 1st in both those categories for U23.

For the sake of a fun comparison, similarly undersized forward Logan Stankoven last year (at the age Nazar is now) had a 1.21ppg in the AHL. Nazar is currently at 1.33ppg. And Stankoven had Mavrik Bourque to play with, MB putting up over a PPG pace (1.08) last season on that team. The next best player on the Icehogs, points-wise, is Colton Dach who is under a PPG (0.89).

That's not to say Nazar is going to be better than Stankoven, who is in the running right now for the calder. It's not even saying he's on Logan's level. But the comparison is to further illistrate how well Frank Nazar has performed so far this season.

He might not have gotten all that much attention these last two years (in due part to his hip), but if you're one of those nerds on this site that bothers to pay attention to prospects in opposing farm systems, pay attention to Frank. He's looking damn good right now. And all his plays are highlight reels.

 

[Our Lady Peace]

He's gonna be a damn good player. Whether he plays with or without Bedard consistently, he's going to driving some serious offensive numbers for the Hawks

On the smaller side but he's always had the pedigree and continues to follow up on it. Just like Stankoven did and does

 

[WarriorofTime]

Yeah, should get an opportunity pretty soon if injury bug hits or players get moved closer to the deadline. With the long break for the 4 nations tournament, that'd be a good point to give him (and Dach) a chance to play up for the rest of the season (season resumes February 22, NHL trade deadline is March 7). Both of them will be on their third year of their ELC next year (because Nazar had a year burned at the end of the last season) so if all goes to plan, I'd expect both to be full time Hawks next season. The third guy on their line tonight was Slaggert (one year older than Dach, who is one year older than Nazar), who the Hawks already extended to a 1-way contract for next season, so I'd also expect him to get a fulltime roster spot on the Hawks for 2025-26.

 

[Kevin Musto]

Currently (according to EP) Frank is 2nd in points in the AHL (behind former Hawk Vinny Hinostroza). 4th in PPG (minimum 10 games played) in the A. 1st in both those categories for U23.

For the sake of a fun comparison, similarly undersized forward Logan Stankoven last year (at the age Nazar is now) had a 1.21ppg in the AHL. Nazar is currently at 1.33ppg. And Stankoven had Mavrik Bourque to play with, MB putting up over a PPG pace (1.08) last season on that team. The next best player on the Icehogs, points-wise, is Colton Dach who is under a PPG (0.89).

That's not to say Nazar is going to be better than Stankoven, who is in the running right now for the calder. It's not even saying he's on Logan's level. But the comparison is to further illistrate how well Frank Nazar has performed so far this season.

He might not have gotten all that much attention these last two years (in due part to his hip), but if you're one of those nerds on this site that bothers to pay attention to prospects in opposing farm systems, pay attention to Frank. He's looking damn good right now. And all his plays are highlight reels.

Frank will be better than Stankoven, and I say that as someone who likes Stankoven

 

[dj Mahoney]

Frank compared himself to Brayden Point . That would be nice .

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

Finally

 

[DudeWhereIsMakar]

What I've been noticing is that he's got all the tools to play in the NHL but also very cocky and isn't mature enough for the NHL yet.

 

[TLEH]

What I've been noticing is that he's got all the tools to play in the NHL but also very cocky and isn't mature enough for the NHL yet.

How'd you pick up on that.

 

[Kevin Musto]

How'd you pick up on that.

Frank believes he's the GOAT.

If you put him on the ice with McDavid, Draisaitl, and MacKinnon, Frank would tell you with a straight face that he's the best player there.

That's just his personality. The kid is a killer. That sort of thing always rubs certain people the wrong way.

 

[koyvoo]

I’m better looking than Brad Pitt. I’m a killer. Sone of y’all might feel rubbed the wrong way on that.