Prospect Info: (F) Frank Nazar - 2022 NHL Draft, 13th Overall

[Kevin Musto]

U18's, USNTDP
[5’10”. 180lbs. Born on January 14, 2004.]

Noticeable playmaking instincts. His first choice is always to differ the puck. It’d be nice to see him take more shots. Good at retrieving the puck. Fast skater. The spitting image of Nick Schmaltz. Out of anyone in the draft, I think he was my biggest riser. In early showings he was outclassed by his teammates, but he really started to show what he was capable of in the latter half of the season. - Kevin Musto

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[Mrfenn92]

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[LastWordArmy]

Nazar was another top forward from the US National Team Development Program this year. He mostly played centre, but also saw some time on right wing as well. In 56 games with the NTDP Under-18 squad, Nazar put up 28 goals and 42 assists for 70 points. He also played for the American entry at the IIHF Under-18 World Championships. In six games, Nazar put up three goals and six assists for nine points. He helped the US team to a silver medal.

Frank Nazar Scouting Report: 2022 NHL Draft #11

Frank Nazar Scouting Report: Nazar had a strong season with the US NTDP, scoring 70 points in 56 games and winning silver at the Under 18s.

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[TLEH]

He reminds me a lot of a bigger Trochek when I watched him.

 

[Fortyfives]

Home run pick

 

[Kevin Musto]

Just for the record, by the end of the season, Nazar was playing better hockey than Cooley

Take that for what it's worth

 

[Wally1112pac]

Picked a D and a C.

Two great positions to build first.

C Dach for C Nazar? Hopefully it works.

 

[Pez68]

Love the speed. Hopefully he makes Dach forgettable. Total toss up.

 

[clydesdale line]

Detroit native (cough.. like DeBrincat.. cough) who is also a great skater. I like that Davidson and company are picking guys who can seriously skate. Plus his family won't have to drive too far to see him. Great thrill for the kid.

 

[Kevin Musto]

Another Mike Donaghey W

He knows his Americans

 

[BK]

Love this puck. Speed.

 

[AmericanDream]

He good he really f***ing good.

Best part about him is coaching staff considers him the hardest working forward. Smart and never satisfied , this kid is a 200ft center with high end skill.

 

[HawksDub89]

Good pick

 

[migi]

Brayden Point comp?

 

[Toews2Bickell]

Brayden Point comp?

nice to walk away with a Point and Hedman comp with the first two picks

 

[clydesdale line]

Musto's new fan boy. Welcome aboard Frank and I will probably get tired of hearing your name within the next two years tops. Blame Musto in the future kid.

 

[TheFridge]

nice to walk away with a Point and Hedman comp with the first two picks

Hedman?? Who is comparing Korchinski to Hedman??

 

[Toews2Bickell]

Hedman?? Who is comparing Korchinski to Hedman??

think someone said stylistically speaking he was similar but might've been a different player...either way a 1c and 1d...well done davidson

 

[DisgruntledHawkFan]

Hedman?? Who is comparing Korchinski to Hedman??

Comps on draft day are always ridiculous.

 

[Toews2Bickell]

looks like we drafted lucas raymond with this pick confirmed

 

[Toews2Bickell]

video says nazar is another fancy stats darling for controlled entries and exits, this trade could be a home run

 

[Hawkster]

Love this pick. Full disclosure - I would have taken him at 7.

The top 6 was obvious. After that, I thought the next tier/group from 7-15 was interchangeable and Nazar was the player I liked the most (Mintyukov 2nd).

 

[Muffinalt]

video says nazar is another fancy stats darling for controlled entries and exits, this trade could be a home run

Holy shit! How does someone with that level of IQ and instincts make it to 13? Plus the speed and shot. Could be a big steal down the line.

Very happy with this pick and the fact that we're going highest upside everywhere.

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

All indications are this is a potential home run pick if things go right with his development

Probably safe to say he is firmly established as likely our #1 prospect at this point. His upside seems greater then Korchinski and Reichel

 

[Darkstar]

Love this pick. High energy. Dynamic skater, great hands and quick thinker.