Frank Nazar’s seven-year extension with the Chicago Blackhawks anchors a youthful rebuild, with Nazar signaling a willingness to depart comfort for the win-at-all-costs mindset he values. He describes weaving 91 into the payout and the rationale behind a long commitment, emphasizing growth, team-first focus, and a desire to log a full 82-game season as a foundation for a brighter Chicago era.

Bedard’s arrival looms as a cornerstone alongside Nazar, Foligno’s leadership blesses the process, and the conversation highlights a young core growing together after Worlds and Olympic camps. The coaching shifts and a patient front office frame a path where the Hawks ride their depth toward sustained improvement rather than quick fixes.