The Latest Breaking News from Luke Richardson

Blackhawks’ hesitance to shoot exacerbating talent deficit

The Hawks certainly have had less offensive-zone possession time than their opponents this season, but they’ve also done less with the possession time they’ve had.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 11, 2022

Blackhawks defensemen working on better defending 2-on-1 rushes

Not every defenseman slides, and that’s not necessarily the wrong approach. But if they do, Richardson wants them to do so a half-second later but more aggressively toward the puck-carrier.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 10, 2022

Blackhawks grounded by Jets again as losing ways continue

The Hawks’ 3-1 loss Friday represented their 17th in their last 20 games overall and their 14th in their last 17 meetings against Winnipeg.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 10, 2022

Andreas Athanasiou angered by Jacob Trouba hit: ‘[He’s] trying to hurt people’

Athanasiou somehow avoided injury when Trouba blew him up during Saturday’s Blackhawks-Rangers game, but he thought it was a dirty play nonetheless.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 4, 2022

Blackhawks’ Seth Jones frustrated by his ‘hit-or-miss’ play as he works back from injury

Jones puts a lot of pressure on himself and feels he hasn’t lived up to those expectations. But especially now, with Jones’ thumb locked in a splint, coach Luke Richardson wants him to simplify his game rather than try to do too much.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 4, 2022

Jonathan Toews takes accountability for Blackhawks’ double-pinching mistakes against Oilers

Toews asked Hawks coach Luke Richardson to include the clips in a video review session Thursday after the team’s eighth straight loss.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 1, 2022

Jujhar Khaira playing best hockey since joining Blackhawks, one mistake aside

Khaira has been promoted to the third line and tallied four points over his last seven games, matching his production from his first 39 games with the Hawks.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 1, 2022

Blackhawks’ rally falls short against Oilers as losing streak continues

The Hawks battled hard in the third period but in the third period only, ultimately falling 5-4 for their eighth straight defeat.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 1, 2022

Blackhawks notebook: Jack Johnson feeling better physically with big minutes this season

Johnson is playing more than 20 minutes per game this season for the first time since 2016-17, but the workload is actually helping him feel better. He’s providing valuable advice to the Hawk through their losing streak, too.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 30, 2022

Inside Manchester's new rooftop restaurant with panoramic views, ‘food you want to eat’ and a cracking wine list

Climat, a new wine-led restaurant, comes from the team behind Chester's Michelin-Guide recommended Covino

Manchester Evening News · Nov 30, 2022