The 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

The 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

The 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

Scott Powers and Mark Lazerus give their initial reactions to the announcement of the Seattle Kraken. Also, thoughts on Corey Crawford and Jonathan Toews and the "unfit to play" designation. Get their standouts from Blackhawks' scrimmages, they discuss new challenges of broadcasting and more. Get 40% off of an annual subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/lazandpowers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Laz & Powers return with a new podcast, as they dissect the first day of Chicago's Summer camp. Starting goaltender Corey Crawford has been deemed unfit to play. The guys discuss the impact of Crawford's absence, and how it will effect the Hawks, if Corey is unable to play vs the Oilers at the beginning of August. The guys look at the return of Calvin Du Haan and possibly Brent Seabrook to the hawks blueline and the risk of teams practicing in their home cities ahead of traveling to the hub cities of Edmonton and Toronto. Plus the guys look ahead to how the Blackhawks face-off against Edmonton, as they have two weeks to prepare, for the NHL play-in series vs the Oilers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Lazerus and Scott Powers discuss the latest with the NHL's return to play plan, and if it's feasible. Also, if Brent Seabrook returning for camp complicates things, they discuss Scott's story about the Blackhawks' logo and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott Powers is joined by Hockey Graph's Chris Watkins to discuss race in hockey, analytics, how the NHL Draft lottery can affect the Chicago Blackhawks and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Mark give an update on the latest with return-to-play hub cities, and with the Hall of Fame class announcement coming later this week, a discussion of Marián Hossa's chances of getting voted in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Mark further discuss the NHL's plan for return-to-play, and the opportunity the NHL may have in being the only major league returning in the summer. Also, having too much time to gameplan, thoughts about Chicago possibly being a hub city, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Mark engage in some much-needed frivolity and talk about the NHL's return-to-play plan, how realistic is is, and the possibility of Chicago being a hub city for the 24-team tournament. They also welcome in The Athletic's Oilers writer, Daniel Nugent-Bowman, to break down the proposed Blackhawks-Oilers qualifying-round series. Turns out this Connor McDavid fella is one to keep an eye on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark and Scott catch up on all the news from the week about the Blackhawks and NHL. They discuss the Blackhawks' business decisions of reducing salaries, furloughing people and even laying employees off. They also get into the possibility of the NHL returning and dive into what a 24-team format could mean for the Blackhawks. They also debate the 2010, 2013 and 2015 Stanley Cup teams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Mark talk about the latest rumblings of a 24-team playoff that would include the Blackhawks, and how fair and realistic that may be. Then they open it up to listener questions, and talk about the current state and the future of sports journalism, what their jobs might look like when sports return, their own paths to the Blackhawks beat, and, naturally, whom they'd most like to punch in the face. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Mark welcome one of their favorite former Blackhawks, Dennis Rasmussen, to the show to talk about the daily stresses of being on the roster fringe, about playing for Joel Quenneville, about getting a little help from Jonathan Toews at his first rookie dinner, about how life in the KHL compares with life in the NHL, and about how he can work his way back to the NHL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark 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

John McDonough has been fired, and nobody saw it coming. What does it mean for the Blackhawks and their front office moving forward? Scott and Mark discuss possible ways this could all play out and what it might mean for Stan Bowman and Jeremy Colliton. Then they get into some of the wild ideas that the NHL is kicking around for conducting a draft and finishing the season — none of which seem all that realistic to these two Debbie Downers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two-time Stanley Cup champion Kris Versteeg joins the show to talk about the old days, his love-hate relationship with Joel Quenneville, the epic 2010 Cup crawl, his return to the Blackhawks in 2013-14 and his career-closing stint in the minors and Europe. He also weighs in on what challenges current players might be facing if the NHL manages to start back up again over the summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Blackhawks have signed top prospect Ian Mitchell to a mysterious, pandemic-dependent contract. How does he fit into the team's present and future? And how much optimism should there be for a blue line that's not stocked with NHL-ready youngsters and roster-clogging veterans? Scott and Mark also have their weekly Max Shalunov update before diving into The Athletic's fan survey and what it all means for the Blackhawks brass. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Blackhawk Steve Larmer joins Mark and Scott to discuss the old days. They talk about everything from being drafted with the Blackhawks to winning the Stanley Cup with the New York Rangers. He shares stories about former teammates, Chicago Stadium and much more. And, yes, he's asked about whether his number should be retired. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark and Scott continue to abide by the rules and remain isolated in their respective homes while recording the latest Laz & Powers. They discuss the Blackhawks' recent signings and what each means to the organization. They also dive into a trade rumor about Dylan Strome and explore that. Mark also reviews the movie In Bruges and questions Scott's overall movie catalog. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Mark discuss whether the NHL should just cancel the rest of the regular season immediately, or whether it's worth holding out hope (and holding on to fans' and gameday workers' money). Then they answer some listener questions about the draft and about Stan Bowman before taking a hard left turn into movies. In a public service for everyone responsibly staying home these days, Mainstream Mark and Independent Scott offer their top three movies in various categories, from sports to action to comedy to drama to guilty pleasures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rocky Wirtz told Scott last week that Stan Bowman and Jeremy Colliton are safe in their jobs, and will be back whenever hockey returns. Scott and Mark discuss the ramifications of that decision, as well as the rationale behind it. They also ponder how the Blackhawks (among other cap-strapped teams) will even be able to field a full team if the salary cap stays flat or decreases. Then they get nostalgic and reminisce about the 2010 series against the Predators, and whether that or the 2013 Detroit series is truly the defining moment of this era of Blackhawks hockey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hockey's on hiatus, and the short- and long-term ramifications are ominous for the NHL, the Blackhawks and fans everywhere. Scott and Mark talk about if and when they think games will return, what it could mean for the salary cap and how it could affect Stan Bowman's plans for next season. What are they going to write and talk about in the meantime? Three words: Let's get weird. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Mark put on their hazmat suits and recorded a new podcast at Blackhawks practice on Tuesday. They talked about the new media rules and how that changes things, and more importantly how the players — and the all-important salary cap — could be affected by the continuing and expanding coronavirus crisis. They also talk about what the Blackhawks can do to make the next four weeks meaningful, and what the roster might look like next season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Mark are back together after spending most of February on the road, and they get right into the most pressing question facing the Blackhawks these days: What's the plan? What's the plan in the front office with Stan Bowman under fire from the fan base? What's the plan behind the bench with big-name coaches available? What's the plan in net with Robin Lehner traded away? The guys break it all down and try to figure out what next year's roster will look like, then answer some of your questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark 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

The Blackhawks got modest returns at the trade deadline for their two top rentals, Robin Lehner and Erik Gustafsson. What does that mean for the present and the future, as well as the fates of general manager Stan Bowman and coach Jeremy Colliton? Scott and Mark dive into that discussion, then wonder about the direction the franchise is headed, and what options owner Rocky Wirtz and team president John McDonough have. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark and Scott reunite after a week apart to discuss the latest about the Blackhawks. They break down the Canadian road trip and analyze where that puts the Blackhawks in the playoff race. They dive deep into the trade deadline and look at what options Stan Bowman may have in the coming week. They also discuss the present and future of the organization. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chicago Sun-Times beat writer Ben Pope joins Mark Lazerus for this week's episode to talk about the punchless Blackhawks power play, and brainstorm some radical ways to fix it. Before that, they share some war stories about being a first-year beat writer, the advantages and disadvantages of walking into a locker room with fresh eyes and no clue, and life on the road. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark and Scott return refreshed from their short podcast hiatus. With the Blackhawks back in action, they discuss the Hawks' meaningful and entertaining win over the Coyotes on Saturday and what's ahead for them in the playoff race. They also talk about possibilities at the trade deadline, how Jeremy Colliton has done as coach this season, the recent player poll, Mark's All-Star Game experience and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For the first time in a long time, it's all sunshine and rainbows in Blackhawks land, and Scott and Mark discuss just how sustainable this impressive surge is. They also debate whether Patrick Kane is the greatest American player ever, whether Alex Ovechkin is the greatest goal-scorer ever, and just how long Joel Quenneville's standing ovation will be on Tuesday night. They also dive into The Athletic's player poll and what it all means. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott flew solo for this one. Without Laz, he was relied on the assistance of many Twitter questions about Blackhawks prospects. Of course, there was talk about Max Shalunov and whether he'll ever come over. There were questions and answers about Ian Mitchell, Nicolas Beaudin, Jake Wise, Alex Vlasic, Alec Regula and many more prospects. Scott also got into the depth of the Blackhawks' prospect pool and who could crack the NHL lineup in the coming years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Standings points matter, not style points, and the Blackhawks got two against the historically bad Detroit Red Wings on Sunday night. Winners of six of their last eight, the plucky Blackhawks are keeping themselves in the postseason conversation. Scott and Mark get into the hows and whys, and wonder if it might be time to take the reins off Adam Boqvist. Also, would Alex Nylander — a healthy scratch again — be better off with some time in Rockford? And would the Blackhawks be willing to send him there? That and more in the latest Laz & Powers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fresh off two impressive road wins over Winnipeg and Colorado, the Blackhawks are back on the upswing in this wild roller coaster of a season. Was the Colorado win a truly defining moment, or was it just another pleasant blip on the radar? Scott and Mark get into that, discuss Brent Seabrook's injury situation, Corey Crawford's future, Dylan Sikura's non-existent leash, and how Mark's daughter ruined Christmas in kindergarten. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A therapeutic victory over the Wild on Sunday night briefly soothed a savage fan base, but it's going to take more than one win to turn the Blackhawks' season around. Scott and Mark discuss whether big changes need to be made, whether it's on the ice, behind the bench or in the front office. They also try to figure out why Alex Nylander has been getting such a longer leash than just about every other young Blackhawks player, and answer several listener questions about Robin Lehner's long-term future, Alex DeBrincat's goal drought and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dominik Kubalik has finally been elevated to the top line, so the podcast has officially run its course. But the show must go on, so Scott and Mark weigh in on the Blackhawks' shootout loss to the Arizona Coyotes, and whether it's worth dropping the gloves to defend a teammate in a one-goal game when it's going to leave you shorthanded. They also talk about Robin Lehner's latest heroics (and latest shootout woes), and whether Jeremy Colliton needs to yell more at the officials. That and more in the latest Laz & Powers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark 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

Mark and Scott dig deep into the serious discussion of the changing culture in hockey and its coaches, including the recent news that Blackhawks assistant coach Marc Crawford will be on leave as the organization investigates allegations from his past. They also discuss Robin Lehner's thoughts on cancel culture and mental health. Mark's complete interview with Lehner is included in the podcast. Plus, there is some actual hockey talk about the Blackhawks' recent struggles and what must change if they're going to turn things around. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Mark come together for a special episode of Laz and Powers where the guys pick who they would put on their Chicago Blackhawks All-Decade Team. Do you agree? If not, yell at Mark! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Mark start off the show by discussing the merits (or lack thereof) of the shootout, and discuss better ways to decide a hockey game than a gimmicky skills competition. They then discuss rookie Kirby Dach's performance, and what kind of expectations he's setting for the long term, as well as Alex Nylander's struggles on the top line. Then they answer some listener questions about Matthew Highmore, Ian Mitchell, and the changing hockey culture when it comes to how coaches treat their players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Blackhawks are suddenly one of the hottest teams in the league, rocketing back into the playoff mix with a 5-0-1 stretch since returning from California. But is it sustainable? Scott and Mark discuss the Blackhawks' abnormally high shooting percentage and save percentage during this stretch and if the team really is this good, or if they're just on a lucky streak. Then they answer listener questions about Kirby Dach, Popeye's chicken, the path back to Cup contention, and why so many people seem to dislike one of the hosts in particular. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the wake of a wild 5-4 victory over the Maple Leafs in which the Blackhawks won despite allowing 57 shots on goal, Scott and Mark try to figure out if this fast-and-loose style is the best way forward for Jeremy Colliton. They also assess Adam Boqvist five games into his NHL career and discuss whether he's here to stay or not. And how about Robin Lehner? He's the Blackhawks' goaltender of the present, but will he be the goaltender of the future, too? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Mark discuss the Blackhawks' sudden youth movement, with four recent top-eight picks in the lineup, including 18-year-old Kirby Dach and 19-year-old Adam Boqvist. Is Boqvist here to stay, or just something to keep the team upbeat and the fans engaged? And what will the blue line look like once Connor Murphy returns? A daunting schedule looms; can three points in two days springboard the Blackhawks back into the mix? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark and Scott discuss the scratching of Brent Seabrook, and what possible long-term solutions there could be for handling him going forward. They also dive into the Blackhawks' cathartic 5-1 victory over the Kings on Sunday night, and what embattled coaches Jeremy Colliton and Matt Nagy might have in common. And hey, whatever happened to Brendan Perlini, anyway? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Dach is inKirby Dach held his own in his NHL debut Sunday night, but what does the immediate future hold for the No. 3 overall pick? Scott and Mark lay out the reasons why the best option might be to keep him in the NHL all season, and in the process, discuss whose seat might be getting a little toasty. Meanwhile, Brandon Saad has been one of the best wingers in the league in the season's first month. Can Jeremy Colliton continue justify playing him only 15 minutes a night? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Mark dive into the Blackhawks' alarming 0-2-1 start, trying to figure out what's gone wrong, what's gone right, and what Jeremy Colliton is doing with the lineup and the goalies. Scott, after visiting Rockford on Saturday night, breaks down Kirby Dach's pro debut and how NHL-ready he is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark and Scott are back in the US and ready to get the season really underway in Chicago! The guys talk about the trip to Europe and dive more into what the Blackhawks need to do to have a successful season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark 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

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Mark 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

Mark 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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices