Earlier this week, Chicago Blackhawks coach Derek King appeared genuinely delighted that his predecessor, Jeremy Colliton, had been cast in the role of head coach of Canada’s Olympic men’s hockey team.
“That’s great for him, that’s awesome,” King said. “He’s a good coach. He’s a smart hockey coach. That’ll be nice for him to get back into things, and he’ll do a good job.”
Then King, whom the Hawks installed as interim coach after firing Colliton in November, reflected on his own situation.
