Detroit [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/detroit-red-wings] native Frank Nazar inks landmark deal with the Chicago Blackhawks after a solid rookie campaign. Frank Nazar has always carried the grit and determination instilled in him as a native of Mount Clemens. Now, the dynamic forward has signed a landmark seven-year contract extension with the Chicago Blackhawks, with an annual cap hit of $6.59 million. The new deal is the largest ever given to an NHL forward with so little professional experience at 56 career games. The previous benchmark was set by Kirill Kaprizov’s five-year, $45 million deal after 55 games in 2021. Bring Back Fabbri? Red Wings Weigh Options for Top Line LW Spot [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/aba874f8-b5bd-47e3-a721-5d5c16c59a19.webp] Bring Back Fabbri? Red Wings Weigh Options for Top Line LW Spot As training camp nears, the <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/detroit-red-wings">Detroit Red Wings</a> face a crucial decision of who will fill in as the first-line left wing. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/detroit-red-wings/latest-news/bring-back-fabbri-red-wings-weigh-options-for-top-line-lw-spot] The deal, which begins in 2026-27, marks a major commitment from the team to a player who's quickly become a cornerstone of their rebuild. The 21-year-old is heading into the final year of his entry-level contract, but the Blackhawks wasted no time ensuring he’d be part of their long-term plans. Bookmark The Hockey News Detroit Red Wings [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/detroit-red-wings/] team site to stay connected to the latest news [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/detroit-red-wings/latest-news], game-day [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/detroit-red-wings/game-day]coverage, and player features [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/detroit-red-wings/players]. "Frank elevated his game last season and has proven himself to be one of the top young talents in the league," Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson said in a statement "Frank is an integral piece of our team, and we're thrilled to have him with us for the next eight seasons." His journey to this point traces back to Michigan as Nazar starred at the University of Michigan for two seasons. He began with seven points in 13 games through his freshman season, but it was his sophomore year that turned heads across the hockey world. Nazar averaged a point-per-game through 41 apperances as he turned into a must-watch prospect that made the Blackhawks draft him 13th overall in the 2022 NHL Draft Yzerman, Red Wings Parts Ways with In-State Standout, Signs with Sabres Affiliate [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/9a40df85-e4c4-445f-9725-04123c19ca68.webp] Yzerman, Red Wings Parts Ways with In-State Standout, Signs with Sabres Affiliate The Detroit Red Wings lose rights to former draft pick and Michigan State captain Red Savage as he signs with Sabres AHL affiliate. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/detroit-red-wings/latest-news/yzerman-red-wings-parts-ways-with-in-state-standout-signs-with-sabres-affiliate] As a rookie in the 2024-25 season, Nazar lived up to the hype, putting up 12 goals and 14 assists across 53 games. His end-to-end speed, relentless motor, and ability to create chaos in the offensive zone made him one of the team's few bright spots after finishing with a 25-46-11 record for second-worst in the NHL. Internationally, Nazar’s talent was also evident on the global stage as he helped lead Team USA to gold at both the 2024 World Junior Championship (eight points in seven games) and the 2025 World Championship (12 points in 10 games). “Extremely Grateful”: Sergei Fedorov Reacts to Red Wings Retiring No. 91 [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/ee8b022c-76bb-4249-a973-0297c1cf1b75.webp] “Extremely Grateful”: Sergei Fedorov Reacts to Red Wings Retiring No. 91 The news that <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/detroit-red-wings">Detroit Red Wings</a> fans had been waiting years for was officially confirmed on Tuesday morning: Sergei Fedorov’s iconic No. 91 will be retired and raised to the rafters at Little Caesars Arena, becoming the ninth number officially retired by the team. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/detroit-red-wings/latest-news/extremely-grateful-sergei-fedorov-reacts-to-red-wings-retiring-no-91] Never miss a story by adding us to your Google News [https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBwgKMK-q0gsw7sXpAw/sections/CAQqEAgAKgcICjCvqtILMO7F6QMwnuDfCA?ceid=CA:en&oc=3] favorites.
