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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.

Chicago Sun-Times

Blackhawks Nearing Hire of Luke Richardson As Coach, per Report

Chicago is reportedly choosing the Canadiens assistant as their new leader.

Sports Illustrated

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

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Blackhawks flesh out front office, name Meghan Hunter, Mark Eaton assistant general managers

Eaton remains in his role overseeing development, while Hunter — who has risen quickly through the Hawks’ leadership ranks — will oversee hockey operations. Additionally, Brian Campbell and Karilyn Pilch also assumed major titles.

Chicago Sun-Times

As Kirby and Colton Dach prepare for NHL future together, Dale Dach amazed by their blossoming careers

Even with Kirby heading toward his fourth Blackhawks season and Colton also developing in the Hawks’ pipeline, their dad, Dale, still remembers their escapades as kids on a frozen lake.

Chicago Sun-Times

White Sox, Bulls, Blackhawks discussing own TV network as NBC Sports Chicago deal winds down

NBCSCH’s contract with the three teams will expire in October 2024. Timewise, we’re in the same ballpark as when Marquee Sports Network began to take shape. So what’s in the offing for NBCSCH and its three teams?

Chicago Sun-Times

Blackhawks’ decision whether or not to trade Alex DeBrincat will set course for rebuild

If general manager Kyle Davidson ultimately deals DeBrincat, it’s a clear sign he’s enacting a drastic rebuild that’ll involve tearing down the Hawks’ entire current roster, tanking for a few years and then starting from scratch.

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36 years later, the meaning of 'Ferris Bueller' is still hiding in plain sight

'Ferris Bueller’s Day Off' is the definitive Chicago movie. So why is Cameron wearing a Detroit Red Wings jersey?

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Blackhawks draft strategy: New amateur scouting director Mike Doneghey lays out his plans

Doneghey, who has replaced Mark Kelley as the head of the department, has told his staff to “buckle down and not leave any stone unturned” with five important second- and third-round picks coming up.

Chicago Sun-Times

Eric Nesterenko, longtime Blackhawks forward, dies at 88

Nesterenko helped the Hawks win the 1961 Stanley Cup and played over 1,000 career games for the Hawks.

Chicago Sun-Times

Blackhawks offseason preview: Rebuild plans will become clear during draft, free agency

The Hawks hold eight picks in the 2022 NHL Draft (set for July 7-8) and employ 14 players who could become free agents come July 13.

Chicago Sun-Times

18 Indian volleyball players to play in international league in Maldives

MUMBAI: The top 18 Indian players from the Prime Volleyball League including Karthik A. of Kochi Blue Spikers and Ashwal Rai of Kolkata Thunderbolts have been picked up to participate in the Maldivian Volleyball Season 2022, the international league hosted in country's capital in Male.

The Times of India

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

Blackhawks seeking to ‘close the gap’ between baseball, hockey data systems

MLB teams have surged far ahead of NHL teams in terms of information gathering, processing and utilizing in decision-making. With Greenberg, a former Cubs executive, as their new associate general manager, the Hawks hope to adopt baseball’s advances.

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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?

Chicago Sun-Times

Blackhawks players’ hopes of quick rebuild don’t align with reality — or Kyle Davidson’s plan

Patrick Kane, Jonathan Toews and others cited the Rangers and Kings as evidence the Hawks, too, could return to contention soon. But their general manager cautioned it “might take a little longer than they may hope, perhaps.”

Chicago Sun-Times

The Producer: Marc Brady is the biggest name in Chicago sports TV you don’t know

Brady is in his 30th year on the production side of game broadcasts. He has produced Blackhawks, Bulls, Cubs and White Sox games. He currently produces Bulls games for NBC Sports Chicago.

Chicago Sun-Times

Blackhawks don’t win draft lottery, officially cede first-round pick to Blue Jackets

The Hawks’ 15.4% chance of winning the No. 1 or 2 overall pick didn’t come to fruition Tuesday, and the pick is now gone for good — completing the regrettable Seth Jones trade package.

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This You Gotta See: Streaking White Sox come home to take on Guardians, Yankees

Are the Sox really on the right track? Also: NBA, NHL playoffs heat up; Blackhawks’ fingers crossed for draft lottery; Sky welcome back Stefanie Dolson.

Chicago Sun-Times

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.

Chicago Sun-Times

Kevin Lankinen’s positivity about second Blackhawks season doesn’t match up with numbers

Lankinen finished his difficult season 8-15-6 with an .891 save percentage, which ranked 59th among 63 NHL goalies, but he insisted he was “pretty happy with the progress” he made.

Chicago Sun-Times

Expert NHL bettor Taddio was telling Vegas patrons about the Knights’ issues early on

Bet on it: Blackhawks knock hockey upstarts out of the playoffs

Chicago Sun-Times

Blackhawks’ loss to Sabres finally ends miserable, humiliating season

The Hawks’ 3-2 overtime defeat Friday perfectly exemplified their overall 2021-22 campaign, which they finished 28-42-12 — in 27th place in the NHL standings.

Chicago Sun-Times

Blackhawks notebook: Sam Lafferty, with extension in hand, will be ‘big part of the rebuild’

Lafferty signed a two-year contract with a $1.15 million cap hit with the Hawks on Friday. Plus, tidbits on Taylor Raddysh, Kirby Dach and Tyler Johnson heading into the offseason.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cubs front office to adjust as assistant GM Jeff Greenberg leaves for Blackhawks

The Blackhawks announced on Thursday that they’d hired Greenberg as associate GM.

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