The Chicago Blackhawks have fired coach Luke Richardson, signaling their frustration with the state of the franchise’s rebuilding project. Chicago has dropped four in a row to fall to an NHL-worst 8-16-2 on the season. It was outscored 41-27 while going 3-9-1 in its last 13 games. Anders Sorensen was elevated to interim coach.
Chicago Blackhawks head coach Luke Richardson , center top, talks to his players during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Columbus Blue Jackets in Chicago, Sunday, Dec.1, 2024. CHICAGO — The Chicago Blackhawks fired coach Luke Richardson on Thursday, signaling their frustration with the state of the franchise’s rebuilding project.
Anders Sorensen was elevated to interim coach. Sorensen had been coaching the team’s top minor league affiliate in Rockford. Chicago had expected to be more competitive in Richardson’s third season. It signed Tyler Bertuzzi, Teuvo Teravainen, Alec Martinez and Craig SmithJack Eichel says Team USA seeks to prove it has closed the gap on Canada at 4 Nations Face-OffBut Bertuzzi and Teravainen have struggled, and Martinez has been hampered by injuries. Bertuzzi has five goals and five assists in 26 games going into Saturday’s matchup with Winnipeg. Teravainen has three goals and two assists in his last 21 games.
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