Podcasts by 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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The final Laz and Powers ... but we have other news from 2023-09-25T12:37:50
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 ...
ListenCould the Blackhawks be good this season? from 2023-09-18T16:13:46
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...
ListenBack for another season on the Blackhawks beat from 2023-09-07T17:20:48
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 coachin...
ListenA conversation about player development with hockey's Darryl Belry and basketball's Mike Procopio from 2023-09-01T18:52:29
Darryl 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 be...
ListenConnor Bedard and the Blackhawks' 2023 draft from 2023-06-30T00:04:42
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 multi...
ListenBlackhawks acquire Taylor Hall in major pre-draft move from 2023-06-26T23:51:50
The 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
ListenBlackhawks win NHL Draft Lottery, Connor Bedard sweepstakes from 2023-05-09T15:12:10
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.Lea...
ListenRockford IceHogs coach Anders Sorensen joins the show from 2023-04-18T01:31
Rockford 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...
ListenWrapping up the Blackhawks' season from 2023-04-14T19:37:32
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,...
ListenBlackhawks' Pride Night jersey decision from 2023-03-23T16:08:26
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 all...
ListenThe post-deadline Chicago Blackhawks from 2023-03-14T19:39:34
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 sea...
ListenReviewing the Blackhawks' trade deadline from 2023-03-03T23:04:35
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 ge...
ListenCounting down to the NHL trade deadline from 2023-02-21T18:51
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 Athl...
ListenPatrick Kane, Jonathan Toews' decisions loom from 2023-02-16T20:07
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 ...
ListenRamping up Blackhawks' trade speculation from 2023-02-09T23:15
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...
ListenWhat's progress for the Blackhawks next season? from 2023-01-26T18:20:21
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 care...
ListenHow do Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews' futures play out? from 2023-01-18T18:20
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...
ListenBreaking down the Blackhawk trade board from 2023-01-03T21:14
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 P...
ListenHow are there still 50 games left to this Blackhawks' season? from 2022-12-23T02:34:48
Mark 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 meg...
ListenMarian Hossa joins the show from 2022-12-13T08:05
Marian 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/ad...
ListenCorey Pronman on Blackhawks prospects, 2023 draft from 2022-12-09T17:00
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...
ListenBlackhawks' season has turned quickly. Now what? from 2022-11-29T18:14
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 mor...
ListenWhose number should the Blackhawks retire after Marian Hossa's? from 2022-11-15T17:46
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, analy...
ListenMaking sense of the Blackhawks hot start from 2022-11-04T16:52
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 ...
ListenOver-analyzing the Blackhawks' opening road trip from 2022-10-18T16:49
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 goaltendin...
ListenWhat are the Blackhawks this season? The regular season is finally here to see from 2022-10-11T17:45:20
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, ...
ListenEarly impressions from Blackhawks training camp from 2022-09-29T19:40:26
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 a...
ListenBlackhawks top prospect Lukas Reichel on hockey's growth in Germany, giving up soccer and the upcoming NHL season from 2022-09-19T16:15
Blackhawks 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. Lea...
ListenA new Blackhawks' season upon us from 2022-09-13T19:11
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 P...
ListenThe Blackhawks' hard lean into tanking from 2022-07-11T19:10:18
Back 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 poo...
ListenBlackhawks coach Luke Richardson joins the show from 2022-06-29T19:22:02
Newly-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: theathle...
ListenTrading Alex DeBrincat, tanking, and the path ahead for the Blackhawks' rebuild from 2022-06-16T19:36:44
Laz 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 ...
ListenBlackhawks GM Kyle Davidson discusses the team's road ahead from 2022-04-29T11:00
To 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, P...
ListenAs the Blackhawks' approach the season's finish line, what's next? from 2022-04-22T22:21:28
Laz 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...
Listen'Laz&Powers' Live Q&A- Who is the new Blackhawks core, Kevin Lankinen's regression, Kirby Dach's future contract and more from 2022-04-12T19:14:31
Join 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...
ListenLet's talk retired numbers from 2022-04-08T16:53:48
Laz 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 approa...
ListenDarryl Belfry on player development, the evolution of the NHL, Patrick Kane and more from 2022-03-31T18:59:58
Skills 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...
ListenBlackhawks deal Marc-Andre Fleury and Brandon Hagel at trade deadline from 2022-03-22T20:51:12
The 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 B...
ListenAlex Vlasic arrives, the path ahead in a Blackhawks rebuild, and the trade deadline from 2022-03-17T20:20:12
From 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 play...
ListenPros and cons of trading Dylan Strome, Norm MacIver returns to organization as Associate General Manager from 2022-03-09T18:10:34
Following 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, N...
ListenKyle Davidson named GM of the Chicago Blackhawks from 2022-03-01T22:29:31
Live, 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 te...
ListenBlackhawks part ways with Bobby Hull, Kevin Lankinen returns, and more from 2022-02-23T00:16
Mark 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 K...
ListenLaz&Powers Live Q&A: The trade deadline, the GM Search and more from 2022-02-15T19:57
Join 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 dea...
ListenDiscussing the Blackhawks' town hall with Phil Thompson, and the GM search with Jon Greenberg from 2022-02-08T21:34:07
Live, 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 W...
ListenThe Blackhawks' advisory group, Wednesday's town hall meeting, and what would you do if you were the new GM? from 2022-02-01T22:30:54
Mark 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 ...
ListenThe Blackhawks' GM search, and discussing Dylan Strome's future from 2022-01-27T21:09:18
Laz 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 tra...
ListenDecisions to make as the Blackhawks' season nears the halfway point from 2022-01-18T21:43:39
As 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 Davids...
ListenLukas Reichel called up to the Blackhawks, Andrew Shaw's legacy, and more from 2022-01-12T22:49
Mark 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...
ListenDiscussing the Blackhawks' long road ahead as team loses sixth in a row from 2022-01-07T19:53:34
After 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, d...
ListenRecapping the 12 biggest stories for the Chicago Blackhawks in 2021 from 2021-12-27T22:07:23
In their last episode of 2021, Mark and Scott look back at the many things that have transpired for the Blackhawks over the year, counting down the twelve biggest stories. Have a question for Mark ...
ListenBlackhawks score three goals in 34 seconds in win over Capitals, Marc-Andre Fleury's universal impact, and listener questions from 2021-12-16T21:02:05
Mark and Scott discuss the recent surge in positive COVID tests in the NHL, and why daily testing in necessary. Then, recapping the Blackhawks scoring three goals in 34 seconds in their OT win over...
ListenA frightening hit to Jujhar Khaira, members of the 2019 draft class catch up to Kirby Dach, and how will this team contend in the future? from 2021-12-09T01:47:32
Laz (checking in from Montreal) and Scott discuss the devastating hit Jujhar Khaira sustained in Tuesday's game. Also, with the emergence of players like Mortiz Seider and Trevor Zegras, how member...
ListenBlackhawks' offense continues to struggle, depth concerns, and more from 2021-11-29T21:24:10
Mark and Scott discuss the Blackhawks' continuing offensive struggles, depth concerns including in future roster projections, and answer listener questions including a questions about Jonathan Toew...
ListenAssessing the Blackhawks since Derek King came in, is the team any better? from 2021-11-23T00:05
After going 5-1 since Derek King took over as head coach, Mark and Scott take a look at this Chicago Blackhawks team. Are they any better? They discuss what definitely IS different, the team playin...
ListenPreviewing the Blackhawks' road trip, Derek King's impact, Marian Hossa inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame and more from 2021-11-16T20:26:46
Scott checks in with Laz on the road as the Blackhawks prepare to face the Seattle Kraken for the first time, and also a big picture look at a road trip where the team will also visit Edmonton, Van...
ListenJeremy Colliton fired, Derek King promoted to interim head coach, a Blackhawks win vs the Predators, and more from 2021-11-08T06:40:13
Back in the Podmobile, Mark Lazerus and Scott Powers discuss the firing of Jeremy Colliton, Derek King being named interim head coach, takeaways from Kyle Davidson's media availability, a 2-1 win o...
ListenWhat is next for the Chicago Blackhawks? from 2021-11-04T21:23:55
Mark Lazerus and Scott Powers return to discuss the latest in the Blackhawks' story, including Brad Aldrich's name being X'd out on the Stanley Cup, and what could be next with the lawsuits, and ho...
ListenStan Bowman out as GM as Blackhawks announce findings from independent investigation from 2021-10-26T23:45:35
Mark Lazerus and Scott Powers discuss the announced findings of the independent investigation into the Blackhawks, Stan Bowman out as GM and more. Save on an annual subscription to The Athletic: th...
ListenBlackhawks' rough start a cause for concern from 2021-10-18T16:23:39
Back from their first trips on the road, Laz and Scott discuss takeaways from the team's 0-2-1 start, growing pressure for Jeremy Colliton, discussing the home opener vs the Islanders and more! Sav...
ListenPlayoffs or Bust? Assessing the Blackhawks ahead of the start of the new season from 2021-10-12T22:25:42
The new season is here! And ahead of the Blackhawks' first game of the season against the Avalanche Wednesday, Mark and Scott discuss what success would look like for the team this season. Which pl...
ListenBlackhawks' difficult roster decisions as training camp winds down, their place in the Central Division, and more from 2021-10-07T22:15:01
Laz and Scott are again back in the podmobile, and as training camp winds down and young players take steps forward, they discuss the difficult roster decisions the Blackhawks will have to make. Al...
ListenObservations from Blackhawks training camp: Tyler Johnson, Jonathan Toews and more from 2021-09-27T23:01
Mark Lazerus and Scott Powers are back recording in the podmobile to discuss the first four days of Blackhawks training camp, including thoughts on Dylan Strome, Tyler Johnson, the return of Jonath...
ListenThe biggest storylines heading into Blackhawks training camp, prospect tournament observations, and more from 2021-09-20T22:20:09
Live, from the parking lot of Manny's! Laz and Powers return to preview roster battles to watch heading into training camp, discuss the Tom Kurvers Prospect Showcase, thoughts from the NHL Media To...
ListenLaz and Powers returns next week! from 2021-09-15T16:30
The NHL season is coming soon, and Laz and Powers will be returning with weekly episodes starting next week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenThe latest on the Blackhawks' investigation, the additions of Marc-Andre Fleury and Seth Jones, and more from 2021-08-02T21:30
Mark Lazerus and Scott Powers discuss the latest news about the Blackhawks' investigation, and balancing covering the hockey news while also covering the serious off-ice conversations. Also, the re...
ListenThoughts from Jeremy Colliton, Patrick Kane and Dylan Strome as Blackhawks' season comes to a close from 2021-05-13T21:39:47
The Blackhawks' season has come to an end, and Mark Lazerus and Scott Powers discuss what came out of exit interviews with Jeremy Colltion, Patrick Kane and Dylan Strome, their thoughts on the this...
ListenAnswering your Blackhawks questions: the rebuild, Kirby Dach, Collin Delia and more from 2021-05-06T20:37:59
As the season winds down, Mark Lazerus and Scott Powers spend an episode answering your questions about the Blackhawks, the rebuild, Kirby Dach, Collin Delia, and more! Have a question? Email lazan...
ListenAndrew Shaw retires, Dylan Strome gets scratched, and more from 2021-04-26T21:57:36
Mark Lazerus and Scott Powers discuss Andrew Shaw's retirement, Dylan Strome being benched, and the playoffs moving out of reach of the playoffs. Have a question for the show? Email lazandpowers@gm...
ListenBlackhawks' playoff hopes bleak after loss to the Predators, which defensemen should be playing and more from 2021-04-20T18:16:01
Mark Lazerus and Scott Powers discuss Monday's loss to the Nashville Predators and how the Blackhawks playoff hopes are slipping away. Also, which defensemen should the team be playing, and the sta...
ListenTrade deadline reactions, can the Blackhawks catch up to the Predators, and more from 2021-04-14T20:00:10
Mark Lazerus and Scott Powers discuss the Blackhawks post-trade deadline, Nikita Zadorov, if the Blackhawks will be able to catch up to the Predators in the Central's playoff race, answer your ques...
ListenVinnie Hinostroza returns to the Blackhawks, COVID-19 concerns in Vancouver, Max Shalunov and more from 2021-04-05T23:22:36
Mark Lazerus and Scott Powers talk the return of Vinnie Hinostroza to the Blackhawks, the outbreak of COVID-19 affecting the Vancouver Canucks, and discuss Max Shalunov, before wrapping up by answe...
ListenBlackhawks fall out of a playoff spot, what's important from here on out with 20 games left? from 2021-03-29T19:34:40
The Blackhawks swept the Panthers, then were swept by the Predators, and Mark Lazerus and Scott Powers discuss a team that is currently on the outside looking in for a playoff spot. With twenty gam...
ListenBlackhawks' current playoff chances, best and worst trade deadline deals in the Bowman era, and more from 2021-03-22T21:52:35
Mark Lazerus and Scott Powers discuss Kirby Dach's imminent return to the team, what would it mean to get him back sooner rather than later. Also, the team currently out of a playoff spot, but is i...
ListenBlackhawks' March regression, the trade deadline, and more from 2021-03-16T19:32:51
Mark Lazerus and Scott Powers discuss the Blackhawks' tough goings in March, are we seeing the real Blackhawks now, or is this due to playing the best teams in the league? Also, as the trade deadli...
ListenKirby Dach returns to practice, and Brent Seabrook's legacy from 2021-03-08T23:07:17
Mark Lazerus and Scott Powers discuss Kirby Dach's return to Blackhawks practice Monday morning. Also, after completion of the Tampa Bay series, when does this team start to be held to a higher sta...
ListenPatrick Kane hits 400, Dylan Strome and the trade deadline, and more from 2021-03-01T19:09
Mark Lazerus and Scott Powers discuss Patrick Kane hitting the 400 goal milestone, Alex DeBrincat's recent play, and how the Blackhawks continue to surprise. However, with Tampa coming up, comes th...
ListenDylan Strome in concussion protocol, a Blackhawks season assessment, and more from 2021-02-22T23:22
Mark Lazerus and Scott Powers discuss the unexpected break the Blackhawks had in their schedule, and why staying on the road is both a positive and a challenge. Also, Dylan Strome enters percussion...
ListenRecent play, roster decisions as the Blackhawks get healthy and more from 2021-02-16T22:13:37
Mark Lazerus and Scott Powers discuss the recent play of the Blackhawks, and how being competitive helps more than the road to a top-five pick. Also, as players get healthy and prepare to return, t...
ListenA surprising turnaround after the Blackhawks' rough start from 2021-02-10T21:31:53
Mark Lazerus and Scott Powers discuss the Blackhawks' surprising surge after the team's slow start to the season, the focus on the team's rookies and newcomers, and more. Also, they answer your voi...
ListenThe Columbus series, Lankinen, Janmark, and more from 2021-02-01T19:49
Mark Lazerus and Scott Powers discuss the Blackhawks-Blue Jackets series, and how the team is presently making the most of its depleted roster. Also, Kevin Lankenin is a bright spot, Mattias Janmar...
ListenSweeping the Red Wings, Lankinen's first win and more from 2021-01-26T01:16:30
Mark Lazerus and Scott Powers discuss the Blackhawks' wins over the Detroit Red Wings, and the bright spots for optimism, including goalie Kevin Lankinen's first win. Have a question for the show? ...
ListenReflecting on the first three games, player development, Adam Boqvist and more from 2021-01-18T17:56:02
Mark Lazerus and Scott Power discuss what they have seen so far from the Blackhawks this season, and the importance of finding the bright spots. Also, concerns about player development this season ...
ListenOpening the season vs the Lightning, goaltending, Brent Seabrook and more from 2021-01-14T22:37
Mark Lazerus and Scott Powers discuss covering games from home, the Blackhawks' opening night game vs the Lightning, goalie rotation, Brent Seabrook and more. Save on a subscription to The Athletic...
ListenCamp observations, Andrew Shaw, Duncan Keith and more from 2021-01-07T19:51
The Blackhawks are back in training camp, and Mark Lazerus and Scott Powers discuss what they have seen so far. They get into Mark's piece about Andrew Shaw's return to the ice after a year, Duncan...
ListenDiscussing the absences of Jonathan Toews and Kirby Dach, where does this leave the Blackhawks? from 2020-12-29T20:51
Mark Lazerus and Scott Powers discuss the news of Jonathan Toews missing Blackhawks training camp and the start of the season. Combined with missing Kirby Dach, where do the Blackhawks go from here...
ListenThe Blackhawks book club continues with Jay Zawaski from 2020-11-24T23:07:38
Mark Lazerus and Scott Powers are joined by Jay Zawaski to discuss his new book "The Big 50: Chicago Blackhawks: The Men and Moments that Made the Chicago Blackhawks". He discusses coming up with t...
ListenDiscussing Belfry Hockey with Darryl Belfry and Patrick Kane from 2020-11-05T09:00
Belfry Hockey, written by Darryl Belfry and Scott Powers, is available now, and Scott and Darryl sit down with Blackhawks winger Patrick Kane to discuss the book and reminisce about the Belfry/ Kan...
ListenHead Coach Jeremy Colliton on the Blackhawks' offseason + more from 2020-11-02T19:33
Mark Lazerus and Scott Powers are joined by Blackhawks Head Coach Jeremy Colliton for an hour to discuss the Blackhawks' offseason, putting faith in their young goaltenders, player development, tea...
ListenAn hour with Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman from 2020-10-20T21:32:11
Mark Lazerus and Scott Powers are joined by Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman to discuss the team's announcement of a rebuild, the departure of players like Corey Crawford and Brandon Saad in free agency, ...
ListenDiscussing the Blackhawks' offseason moves: What is the plan? from 2020-10-15T19:00:34
Mark Lazerus and Scott Powers discuss the Blackhawks' recent moves during the free agency period, like letting Corey Crawford walk, trading Brandon Saad, and question what the front office's underl...
ListenCorey Crawford, free agency and the draft from 2020-10-08T23:35:34
Mark Lazerus and Scott Powers discuss the Blackhawks moving on from Corey Crawford, free agency questions and decisions the team will need to face, and a few thoughts about the NHL Draft. Subscribe...
ListenFront Office Role Play: What Should the Blackhawks do in the Offseason? from 2020-08-31T18:02:55
Mark Lazerus and Scott Powers hypothetically jump into the driver's seat of the Blackhawks organization to discuss how the team should approach the offseason. Does the team make moves for the futur...
ListenBlackhawks Postmortem As Season Ends With First Round Loss to Vegas from 2020-08-19T17:14:05
Mark Lazerus and Scott Powers present a postmortem for the Blackhawks after Chicago was eliminated in game 5, Tuesday night vs the Vegas Golden Knights. Laz&Powers dissect the performance of the Ha...
ListenCorey Crawford Shines in Blackhawks' Game 4 Win Over Golden Knights from 2020-08-17T17:07:42
Mark Lazerus and Scott Powers recap the Blackhawks' 3-1 win last night to avoid elimination by the Vegas Golden Knights. They discuss Corey Crawford's spectacular play, what needs to change to keep...
ListenPreviewing the Blackhawks vs. Golden Knights series, the Draft Lottery and more from 2020-08-10T16:42:33
Mark Lazerus and Scott Powers discuss the merits of the Blackhawks winning their qualifying round rather than having a chance at the number one pick, preview the team's upcoming series against the ...
ListenRecapping Game 3 vs the Oilers: It's Starting to Feel Like Playoff Hockey from 2020-08-06T15:59:32
Mark Lazerus and Scott Powers discuss last night's 4-3 win over Edmonton. Who bounced back, who's disappointing and what to look forward to in Game 4 in this qualifying series.Get 40% off of an ann...
ListenRecapping Game 2 of the qualifying round against the Edmonton Oilers from 2020-08-04T16:25:58
Mark Lazerus and Scott Powers recap the Blackhawks 6-3 loss in game 2 of their qualifying series. Goaltending isn't great, the defense isn't great, McDavid is well, McDavid. Hear their thoughts on ...
ListenDiscussing the exhibition game vs. the Blues, and looking ahead to the Blackhawks' series against the Oilers from 2020-07-30T17:30:06
Mark Lazerus and Scott Powers give their observations about the Blackhawks' exhibition game vs. the St. Louis Blues, including thoughts about Corey Crawford and Alex DeBrincat. Also, they look ahea...
ListenThe Seattle Kraken, Corey Crawford, Jonathan Toews and the unfit debate, and more from 2020-07-23T21:44:36
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 th...
ListenAbsence of Corey Crawford Ominous as Blackhawks Summer Training Camp Commences from 2020-07-13T22:19:28
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 Crawf...
ListenThe Latest on COVID-19 and the NHL, Brent Seabrook and the Logo from 2020-07-06T18:43:16
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 ...
ListenRace in Hockey, Analytics and the NHL Draft Lottery with Chris Watkins from 2020-06-29T19:47:49
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. ...
ListenA Hub City Update and Marián Hossa's Hall of Fame Chances from 2020-06-22T19:36:14
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 vo...
ListenAn Opportunity for the NHL, Chicago as a Potential Hub City and more from 2020-06-15T19:37:45
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...
ListenHypothetical Hockey from 2020-05-31T23:33:15
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. Th...
ListenWhat We'd Give for Hockey to Return from 2020-05-25T12:01:15
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 employee...
ListenListener Mailbag from 2020-05-18T08:05:20
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 a...
ListenMoose Call from 2020-05-11T10:44:45
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, abo...
ListenPresidential Politics from 2020-05-03T18:35:50
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...
ListenBleepin' Versteeg! from 2020-04-27T11:00:24
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 201...
ListenOn The Defensive from 2020-04-19T23:17:40
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 bl...
ListenSpecial guest Steve Larmer from 2020-04-15T11:00:17
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. H...
ListenI'm sorry I called you an inanimate object from 2020-04-07T10:54:38
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 t...
ListenHitting unpause from 2020-03-30T10:56:42
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). Th...
ListenRocky's Reverberations from 2020-03-23T11:00:01
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...
ListenPressing On from 2020-03-10T19:52:13
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 th...
ListenWhat's the plan, Stan? from 2020-03-02T20:53:24
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 i...
ListenDeadline Dilemmas from 2020-02-25T13:22:41
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 gene...
ListenTrade Deadline Countdown from 2020-02-18T11:30:44
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 div...
ListenWe're Back from 2020-02-03T11:34:10
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 ...
ListenA New Hope from 2020-01-20T22:02:18
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...
ListenBlackhawks prospect mailbag from 2020-01-14T13:00:15
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 ...
ListenA win's a win from 2020-01-06T11:46:55
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 k...
ListenHappy Holidays? from 2019-12-23T19:00:39
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 i...
ListenCh-ch-ch-changes? from 2019-12-16T20:05:17
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...
ListenReckless revenge? from 2019-12-09T11:53:37
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 ...
ListenHockey, but not hockey from 2019-12-05T13:00:08
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 th...
ListenThe 2010s: Blackhawks All-Decade Team from 2019-11-27T11:00:19
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 mor...
ListenDeath to the shootout! from 2019-11-25T16:56:11
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 r...
ListenWill the Blackhawks ever lose again? from 2019-11-18T18:10:29
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 d...
ListenThe Blackhawks are fun again, but are they good? from 2019-11-11T18:44:15
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 f...
ListenThe kids are all right from 2019-11-07T13:42:04
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,...
ListenSlump buster from 2019-10-28T12:05:03
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 victo...
ListenThe Dach is in from 2019-10-21T18:47:42
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...
ListenSound the alarms! from 2019-10-14T19:38:17
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, a...
ListenBack State Side! from 2019-10-07T18:45:01
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 successf...
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