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, Norm MacIver returns to the organization in an Associate General Manager role, as the Blackhawks seem to be doing more of the same. Also, Niklas Hjalmarsson's legacy night, questions from listeners including a fight over green Blackhawks jerseys, and more.

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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 team's GM search process, and what the team could've learned from talking to out of the box candidates. Also, decisions Davidson will have to make as Toews and Kane will need contract extension, looking ahead to the trade deadline, and much more!

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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 Kyle Davidson would eventually be named, but is that the case now? Also as the team has three practices this week, Derek King's mentality moving forward, Olympics thoughts, mice talk, and more!

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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 deadline, the GM search, and much more.

Please note: this episode was recorded live on Tuesday, February 15th, 2022.

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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 Wirtz's outburst, and what the team needs to do going forward.

Then, The Athletic's Jon Greenberg joins Mark to give his perspective on the Blackhawks' GM search, including looking at candidates outside of hockey, and the need for a new public voice.

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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 Hossa, Eddie Olczyk, and Patrick Sharp. Also, what to expect from Wednesday's town hall meeting, and to wrap up, digging into readers' comments on what they would do if they were the new GM of Chicago.

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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 trade value, and should the team even trade him at the deadline?

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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 Davidson will need to make on Chicago's direction. Then, Lukas Reichel's impact in his appearances with the big club, and his future, and evaluating the team's defense. Also, Monday night's shootout loss to Seattle, Ryan Hartman flourishing in Minnesota, and to wrap up, your listener questions!

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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, digging what the possible fixes could be. In listener questions, lines Mark and Scott would roll out, what the team's approach at the trade deadline should be, Dominic Kubalik's trade value, and comparing Thursday night's Strome/DeBrincat goal with the recent Zegras/Milano one.

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