CHICAGO — The Chicago Blackhawks officially introduced its new head coach Jeff Blashill
Jeff Blashill will now take over the reins as the 42nd head coach in Blackhawks history.
Speaking Tuesday morning, the 51-year-old Michigan native knows he has a lot to prove.
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The team introduced him at a press conference this morning at the United Center.
He served as the head coach for the Detroit Red Wings for seven years, starting in 2015 and ending in 2022. Afterward, he transitioned to the role of an assistant coach for the Tampa Bay Lightning for three seasons.
Chicago’s General Manager Kyle Davidson praised Blashill’s ability to develop young players.
Despite the Chicago Blackhawks being a youthful team competing in a challenging Central Division, coach Blashill expressed that this coaching position with this particular team is precisely what he desired.
Blashill highlighted the promising talent within the team, stating, “I think we have a number of great, great young players in the system and also young players who are going to be with us to start the season in Chicago and knocking on the doors in Rockford.” He emphasized the potential for depth and the emergence of future superstars across all positions, which he views as a remarkable and unique aspect in the league.
He says his job now is to help mold and develop those young players to hopefully a successful season.
As for what the rest of the Hawks staff will look like, Blashill says they’re close to finalizing it. They’ve decided on two assistants so far.
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