NEWARK, N.J. — The Chicago Blackhawks recalled prime prospect Frank Nazar from the minor leagues on Friday.
Chicago additionally positioned defenseman Alec Martinez on injured reserve, retroactive to Dec. 7. Martinez, who signed a $4 million, one-year contract with the Blackhawks in free company, has a neck damage.
The 20-year-old Nazar had 11 targets and 13 assists in 21 video games with Rockford of the American Hockey League.
Nazar was chosen by Chicago with the No. 13 decide within the 2022 draft. After starring for the College of Michigan, the ahead agreed to a three-year contract with the Blackhawks in April.
Nazar skated in three video games with Chicago on the finish of final season, scoring on his first shot on purpose in his NHL debut on April 14 in opposition to Carolina.
The Blackhawks have been energetic in free company, so that they had Nazar start the season with Rockford to proceed along with his improvement. However he made a powerful case to rejoin the NHL crew along with his quick begin within the minors.
“Frank’s performed very effectively,” normal supervisor Kyle Davidson stated final week when requested about Nazar being promoted. “He is been an actual shiny spot for us and his efficiency has been actually thrilling.”
Chicago (9-18-2) has dropped six of seven going into Saturday’s recreation at New Jersey. It begins a three-game homestand on Sunday in opposition to the New York Islanders.
