Scott Powers
@ByScottPowers
Senior writer for @TheAthleticChi, covering the Chicago Blackhawks. Email: [email protected]
For my debut story at @TheAthletic, I pulled up to watch Derrick Rose play chess. He’s seemingly found fulfillment in his new obsession. Now he’s out here hoping to grow the game: nytimes.com/athletic/64992…
The Blackhawks have re-signed Arvid Söderblom to a two-year deal with a $2.75 million cap hit, avoiding arbitration.
Mason West is still getting college football interest, why goalie Stanislav Berezhnoy was signed, Adam Gajan's development path, staff changes and more ⤵️ nytimes.com/athletic/65098…
A little bit of everything from @MarkLazerus in the first part of his Blackhawks' mailbag. Read it here ⤵️ nytimes.com/athletic/65108…
Part I of my mailbag: The perils of tanking, the intrigue of Nick Lardis, and the unconscionable cost of fandom: nytimes.com/athletic/65108…
Final hours to take our Blackhawks fan survey. We're closing it at noon CT. @MarkLazerus and I will have the results next week. nytimes.com/athletic/65022…
Final couple days for our annual Blackhawks survey. @MarkLazerus and I will have the results early next week. Fill out the survey here ⤵️ nytimes.com/athletic/65022…
🔥Arbitration Hearing Dates Kakko #SeaKraken July 25 Soderblom #Blackhawks July 28 Tsyplakov #Isles July 29 Samberg #NHLJets July 30 Timmins #Sabres Aug 2 Robertson #LeafsForever Aug 3 Struble #GoHabsGo Aug 3 Cases can be settled until hearing begins puckpedia.com/news/11-player…
NEW POWERS & LAZ: @CRoumeliotis joins @MarkLazerus and me to discuss the Blackhawks. Listen here ⤵️ patreon.com/posts/whats-in…
Are you as confident in the Blackhawks' rebuild as the front office is? Let me and @ByScottPowers know by taking our annual fan survey: nytimes.com/athletic/65022…
With the Blackhawks' offseason complete - outside of a few re-signings - it's time for the annual fans survey. @MarkLazerus and I will share the results next week. You can fill out the survey here ⤵️ nytimes.com/athletic/65022…
NHL goalies are excited for the EBUG changes under the new CBA “This is a long time coming, and I think longevity-wise I think it could help goalies stay healthy, and goalies play longer into their career.” Full story @TheAthleticNHL ⤵️ nytimes.com/athletic/65004…
I'm long overdue for a mailbag. Got questions about the NHL and what actually constitutes a dynasty? Got new CBA questions? Got Blackhawks questions? Got journalism questions? Got movie and TV questions? Fire away at this link: nytimes.com/athletic/65023…
Jaroslav Halák has officially retired at age 40. He played in the NHL from 2006 to 2023, appeared in 581 games, suited up for eight teams, and won the William M. Jennings Trophy twice. He confirmed it to me in an interview for @DennikSport
The Blackhawks have re-signed Louis Crevier to a two-year contract with a $900,000 cap hit. It's a one-way deal.
New post: - The Crimson Chin? - The Finnish Fettucine? - SchaefDaddy? The first edition of Nickname Court is now in session. nytimes.com/athletic/64955…
NHL Nickname Court is in session: What do we think of Scylla and Charybdis? SchaefDaddy? Fun exercise with @DownGoesBrown & @Peter_Baugh ⤵️ nytimes.com/athletic/64955…
Likely Commesso's backup in Rockford
hi Stanislav👋 📰 ➡︎ blackhawks.tbits.me/trk/BerezhnoyS…
NEW POWERS & LAZ: @MarkLazerus and I discuss the Blackhawks' 2025-26 schedule, Anton Frondell signing and more. Listen here ⤵️ patreon.com/posts/bonus-bl…
11 of the Blackhawks' first 17 games are on the road
