Blackhawks Forward Frank Nazar's Quiet November: Health, Deployment, and Luck Weigh on Scoring Pace.
Frank Nazar, the Blackhawks forward, experienced a quieter November compared to his October performance. Several factors have contributed to this decline in scoring pace, including health issues with a mid-body injury that forced him to miss two games and play through the pain for a couple of weeks afterward.
Nazar's skating data showed he wasn't reaching top speeds as frequently during this period, but he started feeling better against the Wild on Wednesday, stating it was the best he had felt since returning. The Blackhawks coach, Jeff Blashill, attributed Nazar's resurgence to the player regaining his normalcy in terms of health.
Another factor behind Nazar's decrease in scoring is his deployment on the team. Initially, he was taken off the top power-play unit and played with Oliver Moore at second-line wing spot during five-on-five play. However, after injuries to Tyler Bertuzzi and Andre Burakovsky pushed Moore up to Nazar's line, the latter returned to the top unit and reunited with his regular linemates, Teuvo Teravainen and Bertuzzi.
This reunion has proven beneficial for both Nazar and the team, as they have outscored opponents 7-4 during their time together. However, when separated from these linemates, Nazar's performance decreases, with the team being outscored 9-5 and outshot 86-62.
Nazar has also experienced a leveling of his luck, which contributed to his higher shooting percentage in the first part of November but not in subsequent games. His shooting percentage now stands at around 10.4%.
The Blackhawks' recent loss to the Predators was their fifth consecutive defeat, and it seems that Nazar's confidence is shaken. Coach Blashill has advised him to slow down when trying to create offense, as sometimes rushing ahead can lead to mistakes.
Despite this decline in performance, Frank Nazar remains on pace for about 58 points this season, a significant improvement from his 26 last season. He continues to have an impact on the team's power-play units, drawing 11 penalties and committing only four, contributing greatly to their penalty differential.
The Blackhawks are now immersed in the second half of a full NHL season, with ebbs and flows in confidence inevitable for players like Nazar. However, his recent resurgence gives the team reason to be hopeful about their chances moving forward.
Frank Nazar, the Blackhawks forward, experienced a quieter November compared to his October performance. Several factors have contributed to this decline in scoring pace, including health issues with a mid-body injury that forced him to miss two games and play through the pain for a couple of weeks afterward.
Nazar's skating data showed he wasn't reaching top speeds as frequently during this period, but he started feeling better against the Wild on Wednesday, stating it was the best he had felt since returning. The Blackhawks coach, Jeff Blashill, attributed Nazar's resurgence to the player regaining his normalcy in terms of health.
Another factor behind Nazar's decrease in scoring is his deployment on the team. Initially, he was taken off the top power-play unit and played with Oliver Moore at second-line wing spot during five-on-five play. However, after injuries to Tyler Bertuzzi and Andre Burakovsky pushed Moore up to Nazar's line, the latter returned to the top unit and reunited with his regular linemates, Teuvo Teravainen and Bertuzzi.
This reunion has proven beneficial for both Nazar and the team, as they have outscored opponents 7-4 during their time together. However, when separated from these linemates, Nazar's performance decreases, with the team being outscored 9-5 and outshot 86-62.
Nazar has also experienced a leveling of his luck, which contributed to his higher shooting percentage in the first part of November but not in subsequent games. His shooting percentage now stands at around 10.4%.
The Blackhawks' recent loss to the Predators was their fifth consecutive defeat, and it seems that Nazar's confidence is shaken. Coach Blashill has advised him to slow down when trying to create offense, as sometimes rushing ahead can lead to mistakes.
Despite this decline in performance, Frank Nazar remains on pace for about 58 points this season, a significant improvement from his 26 last season. He continues to have an impact on the team's power-play units, drawing 11 penalties and committing only four, contributing greatly to their penalty differential.
The Blackhawks are now immersed in the second half of a full NHL season, with ebbs and flows in confidence inevitable for players like Nazar. However, his recent resurgence gives the team reason to be hopeful about their chances moving forward.
. i think what's crazy is how much he's relied on his linemates teuvo and bertuzzi - those guys are like a system for him, you know? when they're together, he's able to tap into that scoring magic that made him a prospect in the first place 
. but at the same time, it's clear that he's still working through some health issues and finding his rhythm on the ice 
️. i love how coach blashill is trying to tell him to slow down and focus on creating offense rather than just scoring - sometimes it feels like we want players to be superstars right away, but really it's about them finding that zone and playing their best hockey 
. anyway, 58 points is still a huge number for this point in the season, so i'm hopeful that frank nazar can stay healthy and find his groove again 
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Teuvo Teravainen, Tyler Bertuzzi - they're a dynamic duo when Nazar's involved, but not so much when he's off his line. I mean, it's like he's not the same player without them 
. And what's up with this confidence thing? Sometimes you gotta slow down and let things happen, instead of trying to force it 
. Anyway, 58 points on pace for the season is still a big plus, but we'll see how he bounces back from this slump 
. First health issues that had him playing with pain, then a change in deployment that took away his linemates... and now he's worried about rushing ahead on offense 
. You can't blame him though - when you're feeling frustrated like this, it's easy to get caught up in the pressure of performance 
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. The Blackhawks are in the second half of the season now, so I'm sure they'll have their ups and downs, but with players like Nazar on board, I'm hoping for a bit of a comeback 
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that might have affected his scoring pace. The Blackhawks' coaching change didn't seem to hurt him too much, though! Playing with the top power-play unit has definitely improved his numbers, and I guess luck is being more on his side now too 
️. Still a bit worried about his confidence after that recent loss to the Predators, but overall, he's still putting up some great points 
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sometimes you gotta think that a lot of those high-scoring games were just flukes, ya know? but at the same time, it's not like he's consistently producing this kind of scoring, so i guess it's all about finding that balance between being confident in his abilities and not getting too ahead of himself. 
i think he's had it tough this month, dealing with that mid-body injury & adjusting to a new linemate combo... 58 points is no joke, especially after last season 
. Nazar's still on pace to have a solid season, but he needs to keep his confidence up and play smart when it counts 
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I mean, we've all been there right? He's dealing with health issues and deployment changes, and now he's gotta get his confidence back 
. I'm hoping he can get out of this slump and lead the Blackhawks to some wins, they need him 
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. Coach Blashill's advice to slow down is on point tho, you can't rush into mistakes, especially against top teams like Preds. And Nazar's health issues are a major concern, we've seen it before in past seasons. But hey, he's still putting up solid numbers and drawing penalties, that's what matters right now 
. It's like he's trying to make up for something, but what? 
The team needs him to keep doing what he's doing and maybe we'll see some consistency soon... or maybe not. Who knows? 
. But sometimes, it's not just bad luck or poor performance - it's often the result of our own habits and mindset 
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. still, 58 points this season? that's a big improvement! hope he gets back on track soon 
it's like he's been on a rollercoaster all season 
. 58 points is still impressive, but i'm not sure if he'll be able to maintain this pace throughout the season 
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. Fingers crossed he keeps playing well and they make a push for the playoffs! 
still 58 points on pace tho thats somethin
seems like he's been through a tough time lately, dealing with mid-body injuries and feeling like he can't get back into top form. it's so frustrating when you're used to being on fire but have to take a step back because of health issues 