Archive · 23 May 2025
Blackhawks Hire Jeff Blashill as New Head Coach
The Chicago Blackhawks have hired Jeff Blashill to be their new coach.
He's coached in the NHL before, including with the Detroit Red Wings, and also worked with the Tampa Bay Lightning as an assistant coach.
The Blackhawks need someone who can help their young players improve.
Blashill's job will be to bring patience and leadership to the team.
He's replacing Anders Sörensen, who was the interim coach.
The goal is to help the team get better after finishing low in the league standings last season.
Jeff Blashill was announced as the new head coach of the Chicago Blackhawks on May 23, 2025.
Blashill, age 51, is the 42nd head coach in Blackhawks history.
The Blackhawks are in a rebuilding phase and seek to develop young players.
Blashill previously coached the Detroit Red Wings and was an assistant coach with the Tampa Bay Lightning.
The Blackhawks ranked 31st in the league standings last season.
- Who
- Jeff Blashill and the Chicago Blackhawks
- What
- Jeff Blashill was named the new head coach of the Chicago Blackhawks.
- When
- Thursday, May 23, 2025
- Where
- Chicago
- Why
- To lead the team through a rebuild and develop young players.
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Coaching History
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Supporters of Blashill's Hiring
Blashill brings extensive coaching experience from his time with Detroit and Tampa Bay.
- New Head Coach
- Jeff Blashill
- Team
- Chicago Blackhawks
- Former Head Coach
- Detroit Red Wings
- Former Assistant Coach
- Tampa Bay Lightning
- Blashill's Record with Detroit
- 204-261-72
Sources
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