Laz and Powers: A show about the Chicago Blackhawks
141 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 months ago - ★★★★★ - 49 ratingsSome call them the Jordan and Pippen of hockey podcasting. Others, more appropriately, call them the Kane and Toews. They just call themselves Laz and Powers. Back for another season, The Athletic's Mark Lazerus and Scott Powers bring you a twice-weekly, in depth look at everything happening in the world of The Chicago Blackhawks.
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Episodes
The final Laz and Powers ... but we have other news
September 25, 2023 12:37 - 26 minutesThe Athletic's Mark Lazerus and Scott Powers bid farewell in the final episode of Laz and Powers and explain what's next for them on the podcasiting front. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Could the Blackhawks be good this season?
September 18, 2023 16:13 - 58 minutesThe Athletic's Mark Lazerus and Scott Powers preview Blackhawks training camp, which opens later this week, and the upcoming NHL season. They review the Blackhawks' recent prospect games, including Connor Bedard's hat-trick performance, answer fans' questions and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Back for another season on the Blackhawks beat
September 07, 2023 17:20 - 50 minutesThe Athletic's Mark Lazerus and Scott Powers catch up on all things Blackhawks after their offseason break. They discuss the season ahead, Connor Bedard, Kevin Korchinski, Luke Richardson's coaching, answer Twitter questions and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A conversation about player development with hockey's Darryl Belry and basketball's Mike Procopio
September 01, 2023 18:52 - 1 hourDarryl Belfry, one of hockey's premier development coaches, and Mike Procopio, one of basketball's, join the show for a unique crossover conversation about player development in the NBA, NHL and beyond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Connor Bedard and the Blackhawks' 2023 draft
June 30, 2023 00:04 - 44 minutesThe Athletic's Scott Powers and Mark Lazerus discuss the Blackhawks' 2023 draft, including selecting Connor Bedard and Oliver Moore in the first round, all of their second-day picks and their multiple trades. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Blackhawks acquire Taylor Hall in major pre-draft move
June 26, 2023 23:51 - 34 minutesThe Athletic's Scott Powers and Mark Lazerus discuss the Blackhawks acquiring Taylor Hall and Nick Foligno from the Boston Bruins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Regina coach/GM John Paddock talks Connor Bedard
May 16, 2023 20:54 - 32 minutesThe Athletic's Scott Powers and Mark Lazerus have on Regina Pats coach and general manager John Paddock as a guess to discuss the Blackhawks' likely No. 1 draft pick, Connor Bedard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Blackhawks win NHL Draft Lottery, Connor Bedard sweepstakes
May 09, 2023 15:12 - 46 minutesThe Athletic's Mark Lazerus and Scott Powers discuss the Chicago Blackhawks winning the NHL Draft Lottery and dive into the many ways drafting Connor Bedard will likely benefit the organization. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rockford IceHogs coach Anders Sorensen joins the show
April 18, 2023 01:31 - 24 minutesRockford IceHogs coach Anders Sorensen joins the show and discusses the Calder Cup Playoffs, Blackhawks player development, Lukas Reichel, Alex Vlasic, analytics and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wrapping up the Blackhawks' season
April 14, 2023 19:37 - 42 minutesThe Athletic's Mark Lazerus and Scott Powers discuss the end of the Blackhawks' season. They talk about the decision to not re-sign Jonathan Toews, the lottery odds, whether the tank was a failure, which players are expected to return and depart, Luke Richardson's performance as a first-year coach, the future and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Blackhawks' Pride Night jersey decision
March 23, 2023 16:08 - 49 minutesThe Athletic's Mark Lazerus and Scott Powers are joined by To Hockey, With Love co-founder and Alphabet Sports Collective board member Gabriela Ugarte to discuss the Blackhawks' decision to not allow their players to wear Pride Night warmups jerseys due to a safety fear for their Russian players back in Russia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The post-deadline Chicago Blackhawks
March 14, 2023 19:39 - 40 minutesMark Lazerus and Scott Powers discuss what the Blackhawks look like post trade deadline without Patrick Kane and many others. They get into the likelihood of Jonathan Toews still returning this season, Cole Guttman's season-ending injury, the upcoming Pride Night, answer Twitter questions and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Reviewing the Blackhawks' trade deadline
March 03, 2023 23:04 - 43 minutesMark Lazerus and Scott Powers review what the Blackhawks did at the NHL trade deadline. They discuss everything from the major move of trading Patrick Kane to the small moves and what's next for general manager Kyle Davidson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Counting down to the NHL trade deadline
February 21, 2023 18:51 - 42 minutesMark Lazerus and Scott Powers discuss Jonathan Toews' health announcement, where things stand with Patrick Kane and much more about the upcoming trade deadline. Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/lazandpowers Take advantage of MANSCAPED®’s best valued bundle and save 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code NHL23 at Manscaped.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Patrick Kane, Jonathan Toews' decisions loom
February 16, 2023 20:07 - 43 minutesMark Lazerus and Scott Powers discuss Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews' upcoming decisions, which are expected in the next week, and the overall trade deadline for the Blackhawks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ramping up Blackhawks' trade speculation
February 09, 2023 23:15 - 36 minutesMark Lazerus and Scott Powers discuss the upcoming NHL trade deadline and what that could mean for Patrick Kane, Jonathan Toews and others on the Blackhawks. Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/lazandpowers Get a FREE 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/nhl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What's progress for the Blackhawks next season?
January 26, 2023 18:20 - 44 minutesMark Lazerus and Scott Powers discuss the Blackhawks' recent play, how it affects the draft lottery and get into what next season could look like. They talk about Brent Seabrook's post-playing career, the trade deadline, answer listeners' questions and more. Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/lazandpowers Get a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/nhl Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...
How do Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews' futures play out?
January 18, 2023 18:20 - 44 minutesMark Lazerus and Scott Powers examine Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews' futures leading up to the trade deadline and discuss how things may play out in the next few months and beyond. They also talk about the Blackhawks' recent success and whether it impacts the tank and answer listeners' questions. Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/lazandpowers Cancel unwanted subscriptions – and manage your expenses the easy way – by going to rocketmoney.com/athletic Learn more about...
Breaking down the Blackhawk trade board
January 03, 2023 21:14 - 41 minutesMark Lazerus and Scott Powers discuss who could be traded from the Blackhawks at the deadline, what they could get in exchange and who is likely staying and why. Of course, that includes a lot of Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews' talk. Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/lazandpowers Cancel unwanted subscriptions – and manage your expenses the easy way – by going to RocketMoney.com/ATHLETIC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How are there still 50 games left to this Blackhawks' season?
December 23, 2022 02:34 - 54 minutesMark Lazerus and Scott Powers discuss where the Blackhawks' season is at, what's left to it, answer a wide variety of listeners' questions and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Marian Hossa joins the show
December 13, 2022 08:05 - 44 minutesMarian Hossa joins Mark Lazerus and Scott Powers to discuss his Blackhawks' jersey retirement ceremony, career, autobiography and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Corey Pronman on Blackhawks prospects, 2023 draft
December 09, 2022 17:00 - 38 minutesThe Athletic's Corey Pronman joins Mark Lazerus and Scott Powers to discuss his process, the Blackhawks prospect pipeline, the 2023 NHL draft and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Blackhawks' season has turned quickly. Now what?
November 29, 2022 18:14 - 55 minutesThe Athletic's Mark Lazerus and Scott Powers discuss how quickly the Blackhawks' season has turned badly after the team's strong start and what that means for Luke Richardson, the players, team morale and the overall plan. They also get into whether Patrick Kane's future, what players will be around in the coming years, building championship teams and answer Twitter questions. Get a subscription to The Athletic for $2/month for 12 months: theathletic.com/lazandpowers Learn more about your ad ...
Whose number should the Blackhawks retire after Marian Hossa's?
November 15, 2022 17:46 - 46 minutesMark Lazerus and Scott Powers discuss Marian Hossa's upcoming jersey retirement and whose number the Blackhawks should retire next after him. They also break down the Blackhawks' recent play, analyze the state of the tank, get into what GM Kyle Davidson recently said, answer listeners' questions and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Making sense of the Blackhawks hot start
November 04, 2022 16:52 - 38 minutesMark Lazerus and Scott Powers discuss the Blackhawks' hot start to the season and get into why they're winning, what the numbers say and what it means for their expected tank. They also talk about Jonathan Toews' season, answer listeners' questions and discuss their recent story on the anniversary of the Jenner & Block report. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Over-analyzing the Blackhawks' opening road trip
October 18, 2022 16:49 - 41 minutesMark Lazerus and Scott Powers discuss the Chicago Blackhawks' first three games of the season and try to figure out what they mean in the grand scheme of things. They also talk about the goaltending, Jason Dickinson's arrival, Frank Nazar's injury, prospects and more. Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/lazandpowers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What are the Blackhawks this season? The regular season is finally here to see
October 11, 2022 17:45 - 43 minutesMark Lazerus and Scott Powers prepare you for the Blackhawks' season ahead and their opening game against the defending Stanley Cup champs Colorado Avalanche. They also discuss the opening roster, tanking and the 2023 draft, prospects already in the system and answer listener questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Early impressions from Blackhawks training camp
September 29, 2022 19:40 - 48 minutesMark Lazerus and Scott Powers discuss their early observations of the Blackhawks training camp, including Patrick Kane and his new linemates and first-round draft pick Kevin Korchinski. They also answer listeners' questions, talk about prospects and Laz gives a movie review. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Blackhawks top prospect Lukas Reichel on hockey's growth in Germany, giving up soccer and the upcoming NHL season
September 19, 2022 16:15 - 31 minutesBlackhawks top prospect Lukas Reichel joins Laz & Powers to discuss hockey's growth in Germany, having to choose between hockey and soccer growing up and expectations for the upcoming NHL season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A new Blackhawks' season upon us
September 13, 2022 19:11 - 43 minutesMark Lazerus and Scott Powers discuss the upcoming Chicago Blackhawks' season with training camp just a week ago. How bad could the season get? Any chance they're better than expected? What about Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews? They discuss it all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Blackhawks' hard lean into tanking
July 11, 2022 19:10 - 45 minutesBack in the podmobile, Laz and Scott recap their time in Montreal for the draft, and dig into the moves the Blackhawks have made over the last week as they lean into tanking. They discuss their poor asset management in the Alex DeBrincat and Kirby Dach trades, letting Dylan Strome walk, and taking on Petr Mrazek as the organization strips the team down. Also, their thoughts on tanking and the effects on the fanbase, and Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews. Also, if it's possible for the NHL to ma...
Blackhawks coach Luke Richardson joins the show
June 29, 2022 19:22 - 22 minutesNewly-appointed Blackhawks coach Luke Richardson sits down with Laz and Scott to discuss his hire, his perspective on the team, and what lies ahead. Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/lazandpowers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Trading Alex DeBrincat, tanking, and the path ahead for the Blackhawks' rebuild
June 16, 2022 19:36 - 54 minutesLaz and Scott discuss the Stanley Cup Final, before launching into a lively conversation about the path ahead for the Blackhawks, including possibly trading Alex DeBrincat, tanking, and more. Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/lazandpowers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson discusses the team's road ahead
April 29, 2022 11:00 - 56 minutesTo wrap up the season, Laz and Scott sit down with Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson to discuss the future of the team, including the addition of Jeff Greenberg as Associate GM, the rebuilding process, Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews, the search process for a head coach, and much more. Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/lazandpowers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
As the Blackhawks' approach the season's finish line, what's next?
April 22, 2022 22:21 - 32 minutesLaz and Scott discuss the final stretch of the Blackhawks' season, what has been valuable for the team, burning a year on Lukas Riechel's ELC, if next year will be another developmental season, and more. Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/lazandpowers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
'Laz & Powers' Live Q&A- Who is the new Blackhawks core, Kevin Lankinen's regression, Kirby Dach's future contract and more
April 12, 2022 19:14 - 42 minutesJoin Mark Lazerus and Scott Powers, who cover the Blackhawks and host 'Laz & Powers' for The Athletic, as they team up for this Live Room. Listen as they take your questions and look ahead to tonight's game against the Kings. Please note: This live room was recorded on April 12, 2022. Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/lazandpowers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Let's talk retired numbers
April 08, 2022 16:53 - 40 minutesLaz and Scott discuss the news that Marian Hossa's number would be retired, and debate that who else should/could be getting the same treatment. Also, how the organization is adjusting their approach to their season tickets. To wrap up, Chris Vosters is the new voice of Blackhawks. Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/lazandpowers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Darryl Belfry on player development, the evolution of the NHL, Patrick Kane and more
March 31, 2022 18:59 - 1 hourSkills analyst Darryl Belfry joins this week's show to discuss everything from youth development and small-area games to how much longer he believes Patrick Kane can produce at a high level and how the NHL game is evolving to why he thought the the Czech Republic women's team was the story of the Olympics. Belfry is considered one of hockey's top player development coaches and his clients include some of the game's elite players, including Kane, Auston Matthews and Nathan MacKinnon. Learn mor...
Blackhawks deal Marc-Andre Fleury and Brandon Hagel at trade deadline
March 22, 2022 20:51 - 42 minutesThe trade deadline has officially passed, and Scott (checking in from Anaheim), and Laz, (checking in from vacation) recap the Blackhawks moves at the trade deadline trading Marc-Andre Fleury and Brandon Hagel, if Kane and Toews will be around this time next year, stories killed by trades, what they are both looking for from the team with 19 games left in the season, and more! Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/lazandpowers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...
Alex Vlasic arrives, the path ahead in a Blackhawks rebuild, and the trade deadline
March 17, 2022 20:20 - 34 minutesFrom Podmobile Studio B, Laz and Scott get together post-practice on Thursday to discuss the approaching trade deadline, including the arrival of Alex Vlasic, and what to expect from a college player. Also, the Blackhawks approach to the deadline in regards to the rebuild, the how the future of Kane and Toews play a part. Also, other players with long-term contracts that could hinder a rebuild, comment on the "burn it down" approach and more. Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathleti...
Pros and cons of trading Dylan Strome, Norm MacIver returns to organization as Associate General Manager
March 09, 2022 18:10 - 36 minutesFollowing an 8-3 win over the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday night, Laz and Scott return to discuss a clicking DeBrincat-Strome- Kane line, and dig into the pros and cons of trading Dylan Strome. Also, Norm MacIver returns to the organization in an Associate General Manager role, as the Blackhawks seem to be doing more of the same. Also, Niklas Hjalmarsson's legacy night, questions from listeners including a fight over green Blackhawks jerseys, and more. Save on a subscription to The Athletic: thea...
Kyle Davidson named GM of the Chicago Blackhawks
March 01, 2022 22:29 - 52 minutesLive, from the official podmobile of Laz & Powers, Mark and Scott discuss the Blackhawks officially naming Kyle Davidson as GM of the team on Tuesday. They dig into Tuesday's press conference, the team's GM search process, and what the team could've learned from talking to out of the box candidates. Also, decisions Davidson will have to make as Toews and Kane will need contract extension, looking ahead to the trade deadline, and much more! Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.c...
Blackhawks part ways with Bobby Hull, Kevin Lankinen returns, and more
February 23, 2022 00:16 - 35 minutesMark and Scott return to discuss Bobby Hull no longer being an ambassador for the Blackhawks after 13 years, the return of Kevin Lankinen, and the latest with the GM search. Early on it felt like Kyle Davidson would eventually be named, but is that the case now? Also as the team has three practices this week, Derek King's mentality moving forward, Olympics thoughts, mice talk, and more! Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/lazandpowers Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...
Laz & Powers Live Q&A: The trade deadline, the GM Search and more
February 15, 2022 19:57 - 58 minutesJoin Mark Lazerus and Scott Powers, who cover the Blackhawks and host 'Laz & Powers' for The Athletic, as they team up for this Live Room. Listen as they take your questions and discuss the trade deadline, the GM search, and much more. Please note: this episode was recorded live on Tuesday, February 15th, 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Discussing the Blackhawks' town hall with Phil Thompson, and the GM search with Jon Greenberg
February 08, 2022 21:34 - 42 minutesLive, from after Blackhawks practice, Mark Lazerus sits down with Phil Thompson of the Chicago Tribune to discuss what transpired at last week's Blackhawks town hall meeting, the effects of Rocky Wirtz's outburst, and what the team needs to do going forward. Then, The Athletic's Jon Greenberg joins Mark to give his perspective on the Blackhawks' GM search, including looking at candidates outside of hockey, and the need for a new public voice. Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathleti...
The Blackhawks' advisory group, Wednesday's town hall meeting, and what would you do if you were the new GM?
February 01, 2022 22:30 - 47 minutesMark and Scott discuss Monday's game vs Vancouver and takeaways from Tuesday morning's practice, before diving into the latest with the Blackhawks' GM search and the advisory committee with Marian Hossa, Eddie Olczyk, and Patrick Sharp. Also, what to expect from Wednesday's town hall meeting, and to wrap up, digging into readers' comments on what they would do if they were the new GM of Chicago. Have a question for Mark and Scott? email [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices...
The Blackhawks' GM search, and discussing Dylan Strome's future
January 27, 2022 21:09 - 50 minutesLaz and Scott dive into the latest on the Blackhawks' search for a GM, and a deeper discussion about their approach to the position. Also, Dylan Strome had a big night on Wednesday, what is his trade value, and should the team even trade him at the deadline? Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/lazandpowers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Decisions to make as the Blackhawks' season nears the halfway point
January 18, 2022 21:43 - 45 minutesAs the NHL season inches towards the halfway mark, Mark and Scott discuss a team that's seems like it's going through the motions, and with the trade deadline two months away, decisions Kyle Davidson will need to make on Chicago's direction. Then, Lukas Reichel's impact in his appearances with the big club, and his future, and evaluating the team's defense. Also, Monday night's shootout loss to Seattle, Ryan Hartman flourishing in Minnesota, and to wrap up, your listener questions! Have a que...
Lukas Reichel called up to the Blackhawks, Andrew Shaw's legacy, and more
January 12, 2022 22:49 - 41 minutesMark and Scott are back to recap the latest road trip, the "rock-bottom" loss to the Coyotes, then beating the Golden Knights and Blue Jackets. Also, digging into Lukas Reichel as he is set to make his NHL debut on Thursday vs the Canadiens. The front office has a set plan for him, but will they adjust if he flourishes in the big league? Then, as Andrew Shaw is going to being honored at Thursday's game, discussing his legacy as a member of the Blackhawks. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...
Discussing the Blackhawks' long road ahead as team loses sixth in a row
January 07, 2022 19:53 - 35 minutesAfter a loss at the hands of the Coyotes, Mark and Scott discuss the long road ahead for a team that looks good on paper, but has been a disaster in reality. Do the players still have hope? Also, digging what the possible fixes could be. In listener questions, lines Mark and Scott would roll out, what the team's approach at the trade deadline should be, Dominic Kubalik's trade value, and comparing Thursday night's Strome/DeBrincat goal with the recent Zegras/Milano one. Save on an annual subs...