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Inside Blackhawks’ process for handling, coaching and evaluating Lukas Reichel this season

It’s old news that Reichel has struggled. But the Hawks are working closely with the 21-year-old forward to try to turn things around — and they’re keeping a long-term perspective in the meantime.

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Blackhawks lose Patrick Kane to injury, lose game against Lightning

Kane aggravated a lower-body injury he suffered Sunday and Tyler Johnson came down sick, leaving the Hawks with just 10 forwards available for the third period of their 4-1 defeat Tuesday.

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Derek King still bringing humor, honesty to Blackhawks assistant role

Now working hands-on with the Hawks’ forwards instead of being pulled in a hundred directions as interim head coach, King is back where he’s most comfortable. But he’s understandably disappointed by the offensive results so far.

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Derek King still a jokester as a Chicago Blackhawks assistant coach, but ‘if he needs to get on a guy, he’ll do that too’

A few things have changed for Chicago Blackhawks assistant coach Derek King since he was interim head coach last season, but not his brand of humor.

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Derek King comfortable in new role as Blackhawks assistant coach: ‘I have no ego about it’

Most NHL interim head coaches leave for new organizations if they don’t get the head job permanently. But King isn’t like most coaches.

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Blackhawks hire Derek Plante as assistant coach, completing Luke Richardson’s staff

Plante returns from Minnesota-Duluth after previously playing and serving as a development coach for the Hawks.

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Blackhawks notebook: Dominik Kubalik excited for ‘fresh start’ with Red Wings

Plus, new assistant coach Kevin Dean says the Hawks will use a zone defensive scheme next season.

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Blackhawks hire Derek King, Kevin Dean as assistant coaches

King will stay with the Hawks’ organization — in the NHL — after an admirable stint as interim head coach last season.

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Blackhawks notebook: Kyle Davidson talking trades, looking for role for Derek King

The Hawks hope to keep King in the organization, despite giving the head-coaching job to Luke Richardson.

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Luke Richardson will need to strike delicate balance while coaching Blackhawks through rebuild

Over the next few seasons, the Hawks’ new coach will need to accept that losing is inevitable but avoid embracing losing or perpetuating a losing culture.

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Luke Richardson set to be named Blackhawks coach, kickstarting new era for team

CHICAGO — The Chicago Blackhawks are expected to name Montreal Canadiens assistant Luke Richardson as their new head coach, sources confirmed to the Chicago Tribune on Friday.

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Blackhawks to hire Luke Richardson as head coach

Richardson, formerly an assistant for the Canadiens, Islanders and Senators, will be the 40th head coach in Hawks franchise history. Interim coach Derek King will not remain in the position.

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Blackhawks have plenty of options for next head coach as NHL’s carousel keeps spinning

The Hawks have set early to mid-July as their target for hiring a permanent coach. Interim coach Derek King seems increasingly unlikely to be the choice, but there’s no shortage of other options around the hockey world.

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Who are the coaching options? What will they do in free agency? What to watch for this Chicago Blackhawks offseason

CHICAGO — The 2021-22 Chicago Blackhawks season probably has faded from fans’ memories already — because who really wants to remember anything that transpired on or off the ice during that turbulent time?

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Blackhawks part ways with Marc Crawford, Rob Cookson as coaching changes begin

Crawford’s departure is more notable, as he’d been with the Hawks for three years and had one year left on his contract as associate coach. The head coaching search, meanwhile, should begin soon.

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Blackhawks finally hold lead, reward fans with win over Flyers

Kevin Lankinen’s strong 33-save outing helped the Hawks translate a fast start into a 3-1 win Monday. Plus, Dylan Strome was nominated for the Masterton Trophy.

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End of season can’t come soon enough for miserable Blackhawks

The Hawks, losers of 12 of their last 14, have only three games left. “This is just draining right now,” interim coach Derek King said.

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Phil Thompson: Whether the Chicago Blackhawks lose down the stretch doesn’t really matter. But how they lose does.

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Blackhawks’ losing ways continue against Sharks: ‘We make the game way too difficult’

Kevin Lankinen was decisively beaten by San Jose’s Kaapo Kahkonen in the goaltending battle Saturday as the Hawks lost 4-1.

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Blackhawks’ epidemic of blown leads caused by recklessness, porous defense

The Hawks have squandered 14 straight leads since March 24, during which time they haven’t won a single game in regulation. “Sometimes you need a ‘live to fight another day’ kind of attitude,” interim coach Derek King said.

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Blackhawks show ‘no energy, no emotion’ in blowout loss to Kings

The Hawks tallied a season-low 16 shots on goal and 13 scoring chances in their 4-1 loss Thursday — although they did dodge an injury scare to Collin Delia.

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Blackhawks’ Jake McCabe frustrated about yet another losing season

McCabe has gone from one losing team in the Sabres to another in the Hawks, and his individual game hasn’t lived up to expectations this season, either.

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Blackhawks notebook: Dominik Kubalik’s disappointing season not ending on a high note

Three straight healthy scratches last week demonstrate just how far Kubalik has fallen this season. Plus, Derek King explains why he keeps reinserting Erik Gustafsson.

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Dominik Kubalík looks to ‘refresh my mind’ rather than worry about whether the Chicago Blackhawks want to re-sign him

When Dominik Kubalík signed a two-year, $7.4 million contract with the Chicago Blackhawks on Oct. 9, 2020 — a bridge deal on the heels of a 30-goal season — he knew the stakes.

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Derek King’s patience, honesty and humor have helped Blackhawks endure difficult year

His future remains unclear, but King has done an admirable job in a near-impossible situation as Hawks interim coach this season. “My beard’s grayer, [but] I’ve learned,” he said.

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