“Good teams don’t let it happen.” Luke Richardson is picky about picking the right time to send a message to the Chicago Blackhawks about subpar play.
Chicago Blackhawks head coach Luke Richardson watches the final seconds of a 5-0 loss to the Los Angeles Kings at the United Center on March 15, 2024. Saturday night in San Jose, because that rally didn’t spare them from hoofing it up and down the ice at Fifth Third Arena on Monday afternoon.
It would’ve been perfectly reasonable to schedule a mandatory morning skate, but Richardson doesn’t believe in overkill.But surely even Mister Rogers has had to tell off a neighbor or two. “I let them know that in the best way or fashion of urgency that I thought was needed at the time. Then I tried to back off and say not too much at all.”“I thought, why would I double up on the message and sound contradictory or repetitive?” he said. Let some of the veteran players and assistant coaches handle some of the barking.
His take was sometimes it’s hard to keep inexperienced players engaged in all facets of the game when things aren’t going well.Former NHL enforcer Chris Simon, a Chicago Blackhawk for one season, has died at age 52
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Chicago Blackhawks lose to Anaheim Ducks 4-0, falling to 5-28-1 on the roadRookie Lukas Dostal got his first NHL shutout, Alex Killorn had his second two-goal game of the season and the Anaheim Ducks beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-0 Thursday night to snap a seven-game losi…
Read more »
Chicago Blackhawks start West Coast swing getting thumped by the Los Angeles Kings 6-2Nick Foligno and Kevin Korchinski scored and Petr Mrazek made 18 saves for the Chicago Blackhawks, who have lost 24 of their last 25 road games.
Read more »
Photos: Chicago Blackhawks retire Chris Chelios’ No. 7Photos from the Chicago Blackhawks number retirement ceremony for Chris Chelios on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, at the United Center.
Read more »
Chicago Blackhawks agree to 2-year contract with former Notre Dame forward Landon SlaggertThe Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to a two-year contract with forward Landon Slaggert. Chicago announced the move before its game against Arizona. The entry-level deal runs through the 2024-25 season with a $912,500 salary cap hit. The 21-year-old Slaggert had 20 goals and 11 assists in 36 games for Notre Dame this season.
Read more »
Chicago Blackhawks agree to 2-year contract with former Notre Dame forward Landon SlaggertThe Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to a two-year contract with forward Landon Slaggert.
Read more »
Chicago Blackhawks agree to 2-year contract with former Notre Dame forward Landon SlaggertChicago Blackhawks agree to 2-year contract with former Notre Dame forward Landon Slaggert
Read more »