The team has named Jeff Blashill as its new head coach, taking over for Anders Sorenson, who served as the interim coach after Richardson's departure. Blashill becomes the 42nd head coach in Blackhawks history, and the fifth coach of the franchise since 2019, including interim stints.

Months after the firing of Luke Richardson, the Chicago Blackhawks have hired a new head coach. The team announced Thursday they have named Jeff Blashill, who spent the last three seasons as an assistant coach for the Tampa Bay Lightning, as the 42nd head coach in franchise history.