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The offseason has arrived for half of the league’s teams that aren’t taking part in the playoffs. Accordingly, it’s now time to examine what they will need to accomplish over the coming months. Next up is a look at Chicago.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / April 21

Latest on Chicago Blackhawks' coaching search and finding help for Connor Bedard

Cole Bagley: Utah Hockey Club forward Michael Carcone doesn’t expect to be back with the team next season after the talks he’s had with the front office.

Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / April 8

Chicago Blackhawks should do everything they can to hire top collegiate head coach in the country

The Chicago Blackhawks have a major offseason coming up with the top priority coming from behind the bench for the future of the franchise. Luke Richardson was relieved of his duties as head coach in December and was replaced by an interim candidate.

NHL News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NHL Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

John Tortorella News / Yardbarker / March 27

John Tortorella joins crowded field of potential offseason NHL coaching candidates

John Tortorella's firing Thursday as Flyers head coach this close to the end of the regular season serves as the start of the offseason in Philadelphia.

What's next for John Tortorella following Flyers exit?

Can all seven get in? Ranking the likelihood of each Canadian NHL team to make the playoffs

The 23 NHL players who have scored 60+ goals in one season

The '2008-09 Pittsburgh Penguins' quiz

NHL News / The Rink / January 6

Recap: Blackhawks fall to Rangers 6–2 as Bedard extends point streak to seven

The Chicago Blackhawks (13–25–2) fell to the New York Rangers (18–20–1) Sunday afternoon at the United Center 6–2 in front of a young and quiet crowd. Connor Bedard assisted on the opening goal to extend his point streak to seven games and defenseman Wyatt Kaiser scored his first career NHL goal late in the game when it did not matter.

NHL News / Yardbarker / December 30

A grade, New Year's resolution for every NHL Western team

A grade, New Year's resolution for every NHL Western Conference team

As another year nears an end, the NHL season is rocking. Before Jan. 1, we graded every Western Conference team's 2024 portion of the season — take a bow, Vegas Golden Knights.

...and for for every Eastern team

Blackhawks hope to turn things around against Blues on Winter Classic stage

Jonathan Toews explains his absence, doesn’t rule out NHL return

Penguins place this former No. 4 overall pick on waivers

A big Elias Pettersson trade was reportedly rejected by the Canucks

Takeaways from Week 3 of the PWHL

Montreal Canadiens News / Habs Fanatics / December 29

Recently Fired Coach Linked to the Canadiens as Potential Solution to Defensive Struggles

Since the dismissal of Luke Richardson by the Chicago Blackhawks organization, his name has been linked to Martin St-Louis and the Montreal Canadiens. The Montreal Canadiens indeed seem to need reinforcements behind the bench.

NHL News / Habs Fanatics / December 13

Notion of Luke Richardson's return to Canadiens coaching staff emerges after ugly 9-2 loss to Penguins

Richardson has a wealth of experience, with over a decade spent behind an NHL bench.

Who is the greatest head coach in every NHL team's history?

The '1976-77 Montreal Canadiens' quiz

Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / December 7

One early coaching candidate the Blackhawks could look to add this Summer

There are plenty of suitors that the Hawks will take a look at to lead the franchise next following Luke Richardson’s dismissal on Thursday. The organization decided to move on from its bench boss with the team sitting dead last in the league with 18 points through 26 games.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Blade of Steel / December 6

Four Potential Names Have Been Revealed to be the New Head Coach of the Chicago Blackhawks

The Blackhawks have one of the brightest young stars in the NHL, and now there are four intriguing names emerging as potential Head Coaches to lead them forward.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Dose.ca / December 6

Luke Richardson fired: Bedard’s disappointing season played a part in the decision

Luke Richardson has lost his job in Chicago. The Hawks decided to fire him while he was in his third season with the team because there weren’t enough good results (even though the club is rebuilding).

Chicago Blackhawks News / Daily Faceoff / December 6

Where did everything go wrong with Luke Richardson and the Blackhawks?

The Chicago Blackhawks started 8-16-2 this season and on Thursday, relieved head coach Luke Richardson of his duties. The coaching change was a touch surprising considering the Blackhawks weren’t necessarily a team expected to compete for a Stanley Cup Playoff spot this season.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Field Level Media / December 5

NHL-worst Blackhawks fire coach Luke Richardson

Mired in last place in the NHL standings amid a rebuilding process, the Chicago Blackhawks dismissed coach Luke Richardson on Thursday and named Anders Sorensen interim coach.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Yardbarker / December 5

With rebuild not progressing, Blackhawks make coaching change

The head coach is not likely to fix all of the problems here, but this was probably a necessary move in the short term.

Canucks insider shares unfortunate update on goalie Thatcher Demko

Bruins, Penguins in bidding war for Canucks star, according to insider

Watch: Alex Ovechkin skates before team practice for second straight day

Funny video surfaces of Oilers giving Connor McDavid silent treatment

Ducks star's season goes from bad to worse with latest update

Chicago Blackhawks News / Daily Faceoff / December 5

Chicago Blackhawks fire head coach Luke Richardson

As per Frank Seravalli the Chicago Blackhawks have fired head coach Luke Richardson. Effective immediately, the Blackhawks are promoting Anders Sorensen from Rockford to become interim head coach.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / December 5

Blackhawks Fire Head Coach Richardson, Name Sorensen Interim

It was announced on Dec. 5, 2024, that the Chicago Blackhawks have fired their head coach Luke Richardson after an 8-16-2 record to start the 2024-25 season.

Chicago Blackhawks News / NHL Trade Talk / December 5

Chicago Blackhawks Have Fired Coach Luke Richardson

According to Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli, the Chicago Blackhawks have reportedly fired head coach Luke Richardson. With the team struggling and reports of poor communication between Richardson and some of the top stars on the team, a change behind the bench almost felt inevitable.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 5

Blackhawks fire HC Luke Richardson in a surprise move

In a surprising development, the Chicago Blackhawks organization announced that it had terminated its relationship with head coach Luke Richardson.

Brad Marchand, Morgan Geekie help Bruins double up Blackhawks

Who scored the most goals for every NHL franchise?

The 'Stanley Cup winning Chicago Blackhawks' quiz

Chicago Blackhawks News / Chicago Hockey Now / November 27

Blackhawks Conflicting Reports on Richardson Remains Debatable

Chicago Blackhawks’ head coach Luke Richardson’s job security has been a hot topic through the first month of the season. After all, they have a 7-12-2 record, and after general manager Kyle Davidson’s words in April, “It’s time to take a step forward,”[In 2022-23], we finished third-last.