Laz and Powers: A show about the Chicago Blackhawks

In their last episode of 2021, Mark and Scott look back at the many things that have transpired for the Blackhawks over the year, counting down the twelve biggest stories. Have a question for Mark and Scott? Email lazandpowers@gmail.com! Through New Year's Eve, get a subscription to The Athletic for $1.99/month! theathletic.com/lazandpowers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...

Mark and Scott discuss the recent surge in positive COVID tests in the NHL, and why daily testing in necessary. Then, recapping the Blackhawks scoring three goals in 34 seconds in their OT win over the Capitals, the universal love for Marc-Andre Fleury, answer your listener questions including a Jujhar Khaira update, if Ian Mitchell should get more ice time, and more! Save on a subscription to The...

Laz (checking in from Montreal) and Scott discuss the devastating hit Jujhar Khaira sustained in Tuesday's game. Also, with the emergence of players like Mortiz Seider and Trevor Zegras, how members of the 2019 draft class are catching up to Kirby Dach. Then, how will this team become a contender in the future? Plus, diving into numbers on 5 on 5 offense, the pair answer some listener questions, a...

Mark and Scott discuss the Blackhawks' continuing offensive struggles, depth concerns including in future roster projections, and answer listener questions including a questions about Jonathan Toews' future, their favorite Canadian cities to visit on the road, and more. Have a question for Mark and Scott? Email lazandpowers@gmail.com or call (714) 759-4529! Save on a subscription to The Athletic:...

After going 5-1 since Derek King took over as head coach, Mark and Scott take a look at this Chicago Blackhawks team. Are they any better? They discuss what definitely IS different, the team playing more confidently, and the dividends that could play in the long term. Plus, the task ahead in the search for a new GM, the effects of Stan Bowman's decisions on the team in the future, and more. The de...

Scott checks in with Laz on the road as the Blackhawks prepare to face the Seattle Kraken for the first time, and also a big picture look at a road trip where the team will also visit Edmonton, Vancouver, and Calgary. Then, thoughts on on-ice performance and adjustments Derek King has made so far, and his impact on the team. With it being Hall of Fame Week, they have a discussion including Marian...

Back in the Podmobile, Mark Lazerus and Scott Powers discuss the firing of Jeremy Colliton, Derek King being named interim head coach, takeaways from Kyle Davidson's media availability, a 2-1 win over the Nashville Predators Sunday night, answer your questions, and more. Save on an annual subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/lazandpowers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...

Mark Lazerus and Scott Powers return to discuss the latest in the Blackhawks' story, including Brad Aldrich's name being X'd out on the Stanley Cup, and what could be next with the lawsuits, and how will players and the team remember the Stanley Cup win as time moves on? Also, on the hockey side, a look back at the games vs. Ottawa and St. Louis, what is Kyle Davidson's plan, game attendance and m...

Mark Lazerus and Scott Powers discuss the announced findings of the independent investigation into the Blackhawks, Stan Bowman out as GM and more. Save on an annual subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/lazandpowers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Back from their first trips on the road, Laz and Scott discuss takeaways from the team's 0-2-1 start, growing pressure for Jeremy Colliton, discussing the home opener vs the Islanders and more! Save 50% on an annual subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/lazandpowers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The new season is here! And ahead of the Blackhawks' first game of the season against the Avalanche Wednesday, Mark and Scott discuss what success would look like for the team this season. Which players are most important for the team's success? Who may be the most surprising? Also, some over/unders, what the guys have been watching recently and much more! Get 50% off of an annual subscription to...

Laz and Scott are again back in the podmobile, and as training camp winds down and young players take steps forward, they discuss the difficult roster decisions the Blackhawks will have to make. Also updates on Caleb Jones and Wyatt Kalynuk and the effects on the defensive core, where this team fits into the Central Division this season, and much more. Join The Athletic Hockey Show’s official fant...

Mark Lazerus and Scott Powers are back recording in the podmobile to discuss the first four days of Blackhawks training camp, including thoughts on Dylan Strome, Tyler Johnson, the return of Jonathan Toews, and more. Have any questions for the show? Email lazandpowers@gmail.com or call (714) 759-4529 Get 50% off of an annual subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/lazandpowers Hosted on Acas...

Live, from the parking lot of Manny's! Laz and Powers return to preview roster battles to watch heading into training camp, discuss the Tom Kurvers Prospect Showcase, thoughts from the NHL Media Tour in Chicago and more! Have a question or comment for Mark and Scott? Email lazandpowers@gmail.com or leave a VM at (714) 759-4529! Save 50% off an annual subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/l...

The NHL season is coming soon, and Laz and Powers will be returning with weekly episodes starting next week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Lazerus and Scott Powers discuss the latest news about the Blackhawks' investigation, and balancing covering the hockey news while also covering the serious off-ice conversations. Also, the rebuild appears to be over as the team brings in Marc-Andre Fleury, Seth Jones, and more, is there a make or break player for this season? Have a question for the podcast? Email lazandpowers@gmail.com or c...

The Blackhawks' season has come to an end, and Mark Lazerus and Scott Powers discuss what came out of exit interviews with Jeremy Colltion, Patrick Kane and Dylan Strome, their thoughts on the this season, and looking ahead to the next. Plus, they answer some of your questions, including breaking down LTIR. Have a question? Email lazandpowers@gmail.com or call (714) 759-4529 Save on a subscription...

As the season winds down, Mark Lazerus and Scott Powers spend an episode answering your questions about the Blackhawks, the rebuild, Kirby Dach, Collin Delia, and more! Have a question? Email lazandpowers@gmail.com or call (714) 759-4529 Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/lazandpowers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Lazerus and Scott Powers discuss Andrew Shaw's retirement, Dylan Strome being benched, and the playoffs moving out of reach of the playoffs. Have a question for the show? Email lazandpowers@gmail.com or leave a VM at (714) 759-4529! Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/lazandpowers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Lazerus and Scott Powers discuss Monday's loss to the Nashville Predators and how the Blackhawks playoff hopes are slipping away. Also, which defensemen should the team be playing, and the status of the team as they continue their rebuild. Have any questions for the show? Email lazandpowers@gmail.com or call (714) 759-4529 and leave a voicemail! Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathl...

Mark Lazerus and Scott Powers discuss the Blackhawks post-trade deadline, Nikita Zadorov, if the Blackhawks will be able to catch up to the Predators in the Central's playoff race, answer your questions and more! Have a question? Email lazandpowers@gmail.com or call (714) 759-4529 Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/lazandpowers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...

Mark Lazerus and Scott Powers talk the return of Vinnie Hinostroza to the Blackhawks, the outbreak of COVID-19 affecting the Vancouver Canucks, and discuss Max Shalunov, before wrapping up by answering your questions! Have a question about the Blackhawks? Email lazandpowers@gmail.com or leave a VM at (714) 759-4529 Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/lazandpowers Hosted on Acas...

The Blackhawks swept the Panthers, then were swept by the Predators, and Mark Lazerus and Scott Powers discuss a team that is currently on the outside looking in for a playoff spot. With twenty games left on the schedule, what is important for this team from here on out? Have a question for the show? Email lazandpowers@gmail.com or leave a voicemail at (714) 759-4529! Save on a subscription to The...

Mark Lazerus and Scott Powers discuss Kirby Dach's imminent return to the team, what would it mean to get him back sooner rather than later. Also, the team currently out of a playoff spot, but is it realistic for the team to find its way back? With the trade deadline approaching, they discuss the best, and worst, deals in the Bowman era, they answer your listener questions, and more! Have a questi...

Mark Lazerus and Scott Powers discuss the Blackhawks' tough goings in March, are we seeing the real Blackhawks now, or is this due to playing the best teams in the league? Also, as the trade deadline approaches, thoughts about how this may be a quieter year across the league. And in wrapping up, they answer your listener questions. Have a question? Email lazandpowers@gmail.com or call (714) 759-45...