IR
Injury Upper Body
Est. Return 1/17/2026
2025 Stats
G
6
A
15
PP Pts
6
+/-
-7
PIM
20
ROS Projections
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Nazar split time between the AHL and the NHL in his rookie season, but in both places, his talent was on display. The 21-year-old posted 24 points in 21 AHL games and 26 points (12 goals, 14 assists) in 53 NHL games. He also was a major part of Team USA’s win at the 2025 IIHF World Championship with six goals and six assists in 10 games. Entering his second NHL season, the young center is shaping up to be a major part of the Blackhawks' future. Toward end of last season, he played a top-six role and was on the first power-play unit and the penalty kill, averaging 15:52 of ice time per game. His ice time will rise this year after sheltered usage as a rookie. He will likely see time in all situations again, making Nazar a prime breakout candidate. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a six-year, $46.1 million extension with the Blackhawks in August of 2025.
Moves to IR
Nazar (upper body) has been placed on injured reserve by the Blackhawks, the team announced Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Nazar has been out since Dec. 20 after suffering an injury in a game against the Senators. The 21-year-old's placement on injured reserve is retroactive to Dec. 20 and has no effect on his timeline for a return, which is expected to take about a month. Nick Foligno was activated from injured reserve in a subsequent move. Nazar has 21 points in 33 games this year.
Nazar has been out since Dec. 20 after suffering an injury in a game against the Senators. The 21-year-old's placement on injured reserve is retroactive to Dec. 20 and has no effect on his timeline for a return, which is expected to take about a month. Nick Foligno was activated from injured reserve in a subsequent move. Nazar has 21 points in 33 games this year.
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2025–26 Time On Ice Stats
- Average Time On Ice: 18:15
- Average Power Play TOI: 2:47
- Average Short-Handed TOI: 1:32
Ice Time
Power Play
Short-Handed
2023–24
16:09
1:32
0:39
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15:52
1:20
0:58
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18:15
2:47
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
Blackhawks fans have plenty of reasons to be optimistic about the future beyond just the likes of Connor Bedard and Artyom Levshunov. Their prospect pool is far deeper than that, and Nazar is a great example. Selected with the No. 13 overall pick in the 2022 NHL Draft, the Detroit native scored 17 goals and 41 points in 41 contests with the University of Michigan as a sophomore last season. Afterward, he joined the Blackhawks for a three-game stint in which he provided one goal. Nazar isn't likely to become a star, but he does have top-six potential. It's worth keeping an eye on him during training camp, but even if he doesn't make the Blackhawks' initial roster, Nazar will probably be summoned at some point during the 2024-25 campaign.
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Set to miss time
Nazar (upper body) is expected to miss roughly four weeks following his injury in Saturday's game versus the Senators, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times
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Exits Saturday's game
Nazar (upper body) won't return to Saturday's game against Ottawa.
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Ends goal drought Thursday
Nazar scored his sixth goal of the season in Thursday's 4-1 loss to the Canadiens.
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Registers two assists Thursday
Nazar logged two two assists, including one on the power play, and added two shots on net, two hits and two blocked shots in Thursday's 2-1 win over the Kings.
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Assist in three straight games
Nazar distributed an assist, put four shots on goal and served two PIM in Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Kraken.
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Finalizing extension
Nazar and the Blackhawks are putting the finishing touches on a long-term deal, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Nazar is heading into the final year of his entry-level deal and looks set for a big payday before the 2026-27 campaign. In his rookie campaign, the 21-year-old forward notched 12 goals, 14 assists and four power-play points while averaging 15:52 of ice time. Nazar was scheduled to hit restricted free agency next summer but instead has secured his long-term future in the Windy City.
Nazar is heading into the final year of his entry-level deal and looks set for a big payday before the 2026-27 campaign. In his rookie campaign, the 21-year-old forward notched 12 goals, 14 assists and four power-play points while averaging 15:52 of ice time. Nazar was scheduled to hit restricted free agency next summer but instead has secured his long-term future in the Windy City.