US EditionNew Blackhawks Head Coach Jeff Blashill Joins Wednesday's WGN Morning News
- Jeff Blashill was introduced on Tuesday as the 42nd head coach of the Chicago Blackhawks, tasked with leading the team through a rebuild in Chicago.
- Blashill accepted the position following a challenging season in which the Blackhawks finished last in the Central Division with a 25-46-11 record and no playoff appearances since 2017.
- Blashill brings seven seasons of NHL head coaching experience from Detroit, extensive coaching at various levels, and three years as an assistant with Tampa Bay, aiming to guide young players in Chicago.
- Blashill expressed that leading this particular team at this stage was precisely the opportunity he was seeking, highlighting the importance of patience and confidence in the rebuilding process to nurture talent like star forward Connor Bedard.
- The Blackhawks and Blashill face a significant rebuilding challenge, but management trusts his experience and expects steady progress toward returning the team to playoff contention and competitiveness.
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New Blackhawks head coach Jeff Blashill joins Wednesday's WGN Morning News
CHICAGO — There's one thing everyone wants to know from Blackhawks head coach Jeff Blashill, who was named the 42nd head coach in franchise history last week and officially introduced by the team on Tuesday. When will the Blackhawks get back to the playoffs? Pat Tomasulo asked Blashill the "P" question when the new Blackhawks head coach stopped by the studio Wednesday to introduce himself on the WGN Morning News. With a laugh, Blashill said it's…
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New Blackhawks coach Jeff Blashill already demonstrating he can talk the talk
It'll take years to determine if Blashill is the right person to lead the Hawks' post-rebuild resurrection. But at his introduction Tuesday, he said all the right things, preaching the importance of culture and detailing a high-pressure system.
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