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Laz and Powers: A show about the Chicago Blackhawks

Some 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

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 25, 202326 min

Could the Blackhawks be good this season?

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 18, 202358 min

Back for another season on the Blackhawks beat

The 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 07, 202349 min

Connor Bedard and the Blackhawks' 2023 draft

The 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 30, 202343 min

Regina coach/GM John Paddock talks Connor Bedard

The 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 16, 202331 min

Blackhawks win NHL Draft Lottery, Connor Bedard sweepstakes

The 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 09, 202345 min

Rockford IceHogs coach Anders Sorensen joins the show

Rockford IceHogs coach Anders Sorensen joins the show and discusses the Calder Cup Playoffs, Blackhawks player development, Lukas Reichel, Alex Vlasic, analytics and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 18, 202323 min

Wrapping up the Blackhawks' season

The 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 14, 202341 min

Blackhawks' Pride Night jersey decision

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 23, 202346 min

The post-deadline Chicago Blackhawks

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 14, 202338 min

Reviewing the Blackhawks' trade deadline

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 03, 202340 min

Counting down to the NHL trade deadline

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Feb 21, 202339 min

Patrick Kane, Jonathan Toews' decisions loom

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 16, 202340 min

Ramping up Blackhawks' trade speculation

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Feb 09, 202334 min

What's progress for the Blackhawks next season?

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...

Jan 26, 202341 min

How do Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews' futures play out?

Mark 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 Hosted on Acast. See a...

Jan 18, 202341 min

Breaking down the Blackhawk trade board

Mark 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jan 03, 202338 min

Marian Hossa joins the show

Marian Hossa joins Mark Lazerus and Scott Powers to discuss his Blackhawks' jersey retirement ceremony, career, autobiography and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 13, 202242 min

Corey Pronman on Blackhawks prospects, 2023 draft

The Athletic's Corey Pronman joins Mark Lazerus and Scott Powers to discuss his process, the Blackhawks prospect pipeline, the 2023 NHL draft and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 09, 202236 min

Blackhawks' season has turned quickly. Now what?

The 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...

Nov 29, 202252 min

Whose number should the Blackhawks retire after Marian Hossa's?

Mark 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 15, 202244 min

Making sense of the Blackhawks hot start

Mark 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 04, 202237 min

Over-analyzing the Blackhawks' opening road trip

Mark 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Oct 18, 202238 min

What are the Blackhawks this season? The regular season is finally here to see

Mark 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 11, 202241 min

Early impressions from Blackhawks training camp

Mark 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 29, 202246 min

A new Blackhawks' season upon us

Mark 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 13, 202240 min
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