Hawks general manager Kyle Davidson has fared well in re-signing Alex Vlasic, Ryan Donato and now Nazar, but he has yet to succeed in the free-agent market.

On Aug. 22, the Chicago Blackhawks signed forward Frank Nazar to a seven-year extension worth $6.59 million annually. The 21-year-old, a former 13th overall pick in 2022, just completed his rookie season,

Nazar was one of three rookies to score a short-handed goal and the only rookie to score on a penalty shot. He appeared in 21 games with the Rockford IceHogs, posting 24 points an