Fansided · Dec 17, 2025
Is Frank Nazar really the Blackhawk's future second-line center?
Frank Nazar has shown a ton of potential, taking off at the beginning of the year. With his production pretty much dead now, what does this mean for his future?
NHL: DEC 12 Blackhawks at Blues | Icon Sportswire/GettyImagesFrank Nazar, drafted at number 13 overall in 2022, signed a multi-year deal at $6.599 million, and was touted as one of the Blackhawks' one-two punch with Connor Bedard. This season displayed a glimpse of what Nazar is capable of; however, his lack of production as of late is a concern. With Bedard out for an extended period of time, Nazar is expected to step up.
Is Frank Nazar really a first-line center?