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Chicago Blackhawks Name Jeff Blashill as New Head Coach

Blashill, a former Red Wings head coach and Lightning assistant, is tasked with steering the Blackhawks' rebuilding efforts after consecutive last-place finishes.

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, 51, has been officially announced as the 42nd head coach of the Chicago Blackhawks, following a months-long search.
  • Blashill brings seven years of NHL head-coaching experience with the Detroit Red Wings and three seasons as an assistant coach with the Tampa Bay Lightning.
  • The Blackhawks have struggled in recent years, finishing 31st in the NHL standings for two consecutive seasons, including a 25-46-11 record this year.
  • General manager Kyle Davidson emphasized Blashill’s strong track record in player development as a key factor in the hire, aligning with the team's rebuilding philosophy.
  • Blashill inherits a roster featuring young talent like Connor Bedard and multiple first-round draft picks, as the team prepares for its centennial season in 2025-26.