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Richardson, formerly an assistant for the Canadiens, Islanders and Senators, will be the 40th head coach in Hawks franchise history. Interim coach Derek King will not remain in the position.
The Hawks have set early to mid-July as their target for hiring a permanent coach. Interim coach Derek King seems increasingly unlikely to be the choice, but there’s no shortage of other options around the hockey world.
Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson wants to have a permanent head coach - Derek King or otherwise - in place before the NHL Draft in July.
The Blackhawks have informed associate coach Marc Crawford and assistant coach Rob Cookson that they won’t be returning to Chicago next season.
Crawford’s departure is more notable, as he’d been with the Hawks for three years and had one year left on his contract as associate coach. The head coaching search, meanwhile, should begin soon.