Like the rest of the NHL, the Chicago Blackhawks are on a temporary hiatus due to the 2026 Winter Olympics. For Frank Nazar, the timing couldn't have come at a worse time, with him only making his return from a brutal jaw injury that saw him off the ice for over a month. He returned to the active roster in late January, but only had enough time to fit into eight games before the Olympic break.
In a season already struggling with continuity, Nazar's injury arrived during a critical stretch of the year. By the time he reentered the lineup, he did so with little margin for adjustment.