Prospect Info: (F) Frank Nazar - 2022 NHL Draft, 13th Overall

[nmgrbhfn]

Like this assessment of one of his positives:

 

[Muffinalt]

How is Nazar pronounced?
Is it like laser or like Curtis Lazar .. accent on the first or second syllable?
Thx

It's like the word lazer, not like Nazareth for examples

 

[CallMeShaft]

Laz said the other day in a tweet that its pronounced NAY-zar.

 

[crazyhawk]

thanks!

 

[DisgruntledHawkFan]

I know two guys with the first name Nazar. Frank doesn't match up with the Armenian gangster image I have in my head.

 

[nelli27]

Yeah, it seems the odds are that Nazar will be playing at Michigan this season. However, to play devil's advocate...The Hawks have close connections with the London Knights. I believe the Hawks recently hired Dale Hunter's daughter, Meghan Hunter, as the assistant general manager joining ex-London Knight GM, Jim McKellar with the organization. There is no doubt that Dale Hunter would provide Nazar with every opportunity to succeed. Lots of ice-time, play the full 2 minutes on the PP, etc...He would be the go-to-guy with the Knights. Worked out okay for Pat Kane. Of course, if he signs with the Hawks this summer, he's definitely London bound.

 

[Kevin Musto]

Yeah, it seems the odds are that Nazar will be playing at Michigan this season. However, to play devil's advocate...The Hawks have close connections with the London Knights. I believe the Hawks recently hired Dale Hunter's daughter, Meghan Hunter, as the assistant general manager joining ex-London Knight GM, Jim McKellar with the organization. There is no doubt that Dale Hunter would provide Nazar with every opportunity to succeed. Lots of ice-time, play the full 2 minutes on the PP, etc...He would be the go-to-guy with the Knights. Worked out okay for Pat Kane. Of course, if he signs with the Hawks this summer, he's definitely London bound.

no

 

[ClydeLee]

I dont get this multiple people pushing Nazar should go to London to develop, as if Michigan hasn't even also developing insanely well top talent

 

[Kevin Musto]

I dont get this multiple people pushing Nazar should go to London to develop, as if Michigan hasn't even also developing insanely well top talent

literally the only people that have pushed this are people from London lol

 

[ColbyChaos]

Nazar would be better served facing older and stronger competition in college than beating up on teams compirised almost entirely of 16-18 yearolds as an overager.

 

[DisgruntledHawkFan]

I dont get this multiple people pushing Nazar should go to London to develop, as if Michigan hasn't even also developing insanely well top talent

The Knights are one of the biggest teams in junior. Lotta fans.

 

[EddieTheEagle]

I'll place my bets on the development program going on at Michigan over London any day. Look at the top-end talent over the last handful of years and Wolverines are everywhere. That program only seems to be getting stronger for developing excellence.

 

[No Fun Shogun]

I hate (the University of) Michigan, but I'm not too worried about our prospects developing there.

 

[DisgruntledHawkFan]

Is Alabama really good at developing football players or do lots of great football players just go to Bama?

 

[EddieTheEagle]

Is Alabama really good at developing football players or do lots of great football players just go to Bama?

You definitely have a valid point. I'd say it is a little of column A, and a little of column B. How do the players perform after 'Bama? I think having players go to Michigan won't hurt their development at least. They seem to know how to not screw up too many.

 

[Darkstar]

Is Alabama really good at developing football players or do lots of great football players just go to Bama?

Both. They bring in top 5 recruiting classes every year, but they also have very detailed and intense practices. Their strength and conditioning is top notch, too. Also, I hated typing this out since I hate Bama. Compare them to a school like Texas, who bring in high rated classes and their players don't really improve.

 

[dj Mahoney]

I wouldn't be concerned at all putting Frank in Uncle Dale's hands !! London Knights (OHL) Alumni | Hockey-Reference.com Michigan (Big Ten) Alumni | Hockey-Reference.com

 

[EbonyRaptor]

I'm curious to see what happens with Michigan players going to the NHL or going back to Michigan - especially Matty Beniers and Kent Johnson because it will affect the ice time and opportunities for Nazar. My guess is Beniers will play with Seattle but Johnson will return to college.

 

[Larmer83]

I'm curious to see what happens with Michigan players going to the NHL or going back to Michigan - especially Matty Beniers and Kent Johnson because it will affect the ice time and opportunities for Nazar. My guess is Beniers will play with Seattle but Johnson will return to college.

Johnson signed with Columbus. Beniers signed with Seattle.

 

[Kevin Musto]

I'm curious to see what happens with Michigan players going to the NHL or going back to Michigan - especially Matty Beniers and Kent Johnson because it will affect the ice time and opportunities for Nazar. My guess is Beniers will play with Seattle but Johnson will return to college.

Both of those guys are in the NHL already

 

[EbonyRaptor]

Johnson signed with Columbus. Beniers signed with Seattle.

Cool. Hopefully Frankie can earn some top line minutes and speed his development.

 

[featherhawk]

Cool. Hopefully Frankie can earn some top line minutes and speed his development.

I think he will, this kid has a really strong skill set, thinks the game really well. Can't wait to see some highlights of his time at M

 

[TheFridge]

Get the boy to London.

 

[EbonyRaptor]

Get the boy to London.

Well this sux!

I liked he was going to UM because they have had such a powerful program lately and have been turning out top NHL draft picks by the bushel ... but now ... I'm not so sure it would be the best situation for our best prospect to get embroiled into this mess.

Maybe London would be a better option.

 

[BK]

Was he drafted by London?