Next Blackhawks Head Coach

[TheFridge]

The one thing I will say about Sorenson, and obviously we'll see if he's actually able to implement it in a consistent/meaningful way for the rest of the year but the way he talks about how they want to player, *that* is how you want to play in the modern game. You can't just play to survive in the NHL. Even if Richardson had the horses, I don't think he has it in him to coach a team to actually play fast, push the tempo, get aggressive off your points, activate the D. Even if the Hawks suck at it right now, because they don't have the personnel, you still want to encourage players to play that way. Obviously you have to pick your spots but being aggressive and using your skating is what you have to do today.

 

[Muffinalt]

Pretty damning stuff on LR that the players are all excited and happy for the structural changes.

Or, could it be a heavy early positive for Sorensen?

From Lazerus' most recent Athletic piece:

Korchinski was something of an awkward fit in Luke Richardson’s defense-first system, but he has shown flashes of his junior self in Sorensen’s more up-tempo style, which encourages blueliners to activate and join the rush. Korchinski said he was able to get a little of his “flair” and “swagger” back with the IceHogs.

“It was awesome,” Korchinski said of playing for Sorensen in Rockford. “He loves the ‘D’ jumping up, trying to get aggressive. It was awesome for the two months he was the head coach in Rockford. We learned a lot and were getting on a good roll there. It’s awesome to see him up here, and I know he’s going to be a great coach. (There’s) a lot to look forward to.”

That Sorensen style was evident throughout Monday’s win. Early in the second period, Korchinski expertly trailed the play and got a great scoring chance from the slot. Wyatt Kaiser and Connor Murphy had similar chances with similar activations from the back end.

“It’s huge,” said Hall, who raved about Sorensen’s systemic tweaks and confidently declared a lot more goals were in the Blackhawks’ immediate future. “You get the puck over the blue line and you pull up, it’s so nice to see a D-man jump in there. And conversely, when you’re on ‘D’ and their ‘D’ are jumping by you all night, it makes for a hard game. It’s huge. I hope that our ‘D’ feel comfortable doing that all the time.”

Great to see change, great to see guys excited and the team looking good and modern. It's early, but I'll be watching for Sorensen himself, he might just put his name in the hat come summer.

 

[feichter33]

OK, so consensus is Anders for the season. How is Todd Maclellan not in the discussion here? I think he's a legit option longer term.

 

[scorehawks]

It's 2 games.

 

[Giovi]

OK, so consensus is Anders for the season. How is Todd Maclellan not in the discussion here? I think he's a legit option longer term.

What has McLellan done since he left San Jose?

 

[Crow]

What has McLellan done since he left San Jose?

The kings were ok but man did they play a boring style of hockey.

 

[Giovi]

The kings were ok but man did they play a boring style of hockey.

MacLellan takes all the fun out of hockey.

 

[dreadpirateroberts]

Bruce Boudreau
Claude Julien
D.J. Smith
Dallas Eakins
Darryl Sutter
Dave Hakstol
David Quinn
Don Granato
Gerard Gallant
Jay Woodcroft
Lane Lambert
Mike Yeo
Todd McLellan

Anyone from this veteran group that would be on your interview shortlist?

 

[Dead Meat]

It's 2 games.

Two of the better games to watch this season. The changes are obvious.