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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.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 8, 2024

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.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 4, 2023

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.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 3, 2023

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.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 11, 2022

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.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 29, 2022

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.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 25, 2022

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.

Chicago Tribune · Jun 24, 2022

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.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 24, 2022

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.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 28, 2022

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?

Chicago Tribune · May 16, 2022