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Chicago Blackhawks Appoint Jeff Blashill as Head Coach

Blashill, with over 25 years of coaching experience, is tasked with guiding the struggling franchise's rebuild and developing its young talent.

DETROIT, MI – DECEMBER 21: Assistant Coach Jeff Blashill of the Tampa Bay Lightning smiles after being acknowledged for his time with the Detroit Red Wings as head coach during the first period of an NHL game at Little Caesars Arena on December 21, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Dave Reginek/NHLI via Getty Images)
Ice Hockey World Championships - Group A - USA v Denmark - Steel Arena, Kosice, Slovakia - May 18, 2019 Head coach Jeff Blashill of the U.S. reacts. REUTERS/David W Cerny/File Photo
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Overview

  • Jeff Blashill has been named the 42nd head coach in Chicago Blackhawks history, replacing interim coach Anders Sorensen.
  • Blashill brings extensive experience, including seven seasons as head coach of the Detroit Red Wings and three years as an assistant with the Tampa Bay Lightning.
  • The Blackhawks, led by top prospect Connor Bedard, are undergoing a rebuild after finishing 31st in the NHL for the second consecutive season.
  • General Manager Kyle Davidson emphasized Blashill's proven ability to develop young players and align with the team's vision for future success.
  • Blashill inherits a roster bolstered by recent high draft picks and is expected to deliver progress ahead of the franchise's centennial season in 2025-26.