The Latest Breaking News from Luke Richardson

Tyler Johnson feels ‘refreshed’ mentally, physically entering second Blackhawks season

After a miserable, injury-plagued debut season, Johnson benefitted from a long-awaited full summer. But at age 32, it remains to be seen how similar he’ll be to his former self.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 3, 2022

Blackhawks notebook: Boris Katchouk injury widens Lukas Reichel’s path to making team

One way or another, the Hawks will need to find more sources of offense for the regular season.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 3, 2022

Blackhawks goalie Petr Mrazek hopes new stretching routine increases flexibility, decreases injury risk

After two consecutive seasons derailed by injuries, including a recurring groin issue in 2021-22 with the Maple Leafs, Mrazek revamped his training regimen this past summer.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 2, 2022

Seth Jones thinking big-picture with new contract, Blackhawks’ rebuild starting simultaneously

Circumstances have changed drastically since Jones signed this eight-year contract last summer, but the Hawks’ star defenseman insists he doesn’t regret his decision.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 23, 2022

Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews dismiss trade rumors as the Chicago Blackhawks open training camp: ‘It’s just a lot of noise right now’

Patrick Kane called it “crushing.”

Chicago Tribune · Sep 23, 2022

As Blackhawks’ training camp begins, Luke Richardson set to encounter his first of many challenges

The Hawks will hold their first on-ice camp sessions Thursday, starting what will likely be a season full of losing. Their new coach will need to build a culture to keep them unified through the adversity.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 21, 2022

Are Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews buying in to the rebuild? 3 things we learned as Blackhawks training camp opens.

CHICAGO — When the Chicago Blackhawks take the ice Thursday at Fifth Third Arena to begin training camp, they’ll kick off a new era.

Chicago Tribune · Sep 21, 2022

Derek King comfortable in new role as Blackhawks assistant coach: ‘I have no ego about it’

Most NHL interim head coaches leave for new organizations if they don’t get the head job permanently. But King isn’t like most coaches.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 27, 2022

Blackhawks hire Derek Plante as assistant coach, completing Luke Richardson’s staff

Plante returns from Minnesota-Duluth after previously playing and serving as a development coach for the Hawks.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 1, 2022

Blackhawks’ Max Domi eager for big role, reunion with coach Luke Richardson

Richardson was in Montreal for the best seasons (2018-19, 2019-20) of Domi’s career. Domi expects the new Hawks coach will bring the best out of him again this coming season.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 29, 2022