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.

 

[Paul Allen]

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

Bruce. Gallant and Sutter would be fine if they were a playoff team that needed a kick in the ass.

 

[Wally1112pac]

Just hire Brent Seabrook and call it a day.

 

[Kevin Musto]

Just hire Brent Seabrook and call it a day.

Seabrook isn't even working this year. Guy apparently can't even hold a job in the WHL.

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?

Not a single one

 

[ClydeLee]

Seabrook isn't even working this year. Guy apparently can't even hold a job in the WHL.

Why did you think this?

https://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/news/poe-management-unveiled-2024-25-poe

 

[Chelios]

Why did you think this?

https://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/news/poe-management-unveiled-2024-25-poe

Because he knows nothing but pretends he does.

 

[Giovi]

Seabrook isn't even working this year. Guy apparently can't even hold a job in the WHL.

https://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/news/poe-management-unveiled-2024-25-poe

 

[Kevin Musto]

Why did you think this?

https://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/news/poe-management-unveiled-2024-25-poe

Didn't see that he was with Hockey Canada now

 

[dreadpirateroberts]

Todd McLellan hired by Detroit

 

[hawksfan50]

It does not matter who the coach is...there are a potential 457 games maximum now remaining on the $9.5 con tract unless he getsi hired or waives his NMC and gets traded(maybe at TDL in 28/29 or 29/30....of course Hawks will not make playoffs under his playing time in Chicago remaining so I did not add any games other than playoff games...
So ifvthey replace Sorensen or gecstays then subtract 47 games suchvthatcatcstartvof next season therecare 410 games max. Remaing where Hawjs doomed not to make playoffs because nobody thinks you can be avokauoff team with ax1D who plays big minutes but CABNOT make a difference to swing negative output to positive output when hevisvonshift .
Honestly are there any Hawks's fans things are going to change with Seth and he will magically transform into the kind of positive fifferentialplayer REKLED on to turn loses into wins?

So realky ANY coach with such an albatross contracted negative impact key dman is crazy of he takes the job and expects to win...not posdible..tjosis the reality..

 

[statswatcher]

It does not matter who the coach is...there are a potential 457 games maximum now remaining on the $9.5 con tract unless he getsi hired or waives his NMC and gets traded(maybe at TDL in 28/29 or 29/30....of course Hawks will not make playoffs under his playing time in Chicago remaining so I did not add any games other than playoff games...
So ifvthey replace Sorensen or gecstays then subtract 47 games suchvthatcatcstartvof next season therecare 410 games max. Remaing where Hawjs doomed not to make playoffs because nobody thinks you can be avokauoff team with ax1D who plays big minutes but CABNOT make a difference to swing negative output to positive output when hevisvonshift .
Honestly are there any Hawks's fans things are going to change with Seth and he will magically transform into the kind of positive fifferentialplayer REKLED on to turn loses into wins?

So realky ANY coach with such an albatross contracted negative impact key dman is crazy of he takes the job and expects to win...not posdible..tjosis the reality..

edmonton went to the cup final with evan bouchard as 1D last year. seth jones' contract will not single handedly prevent whatever team holding it from going to the playoffs. it will likely make it more difficult though.

 

[CanadianHawks]

Todd McLellan hired by Detroit

Yawney goes with him. All of a sudden Detroit gonna become a factory for developing D like we did, then Anaheim and recently LA. As much as Mac in an upgrade on Lalonde, that’s the most important piece for the Wings

 

[Crow]

It does not matter who the coach is...there are a potential 457 games maximum now remaining on the $9.5 con tract unless he getsi hired or waives his NMC and gets traded(maybe at TDL in 28/29 or 29/30....of course Hawks will not make playoffs under his playing time in Chicago remaining so I did not add any games other than playoff games...
So ifvthey replace Sorensen or gecstays then subtract 47 games suchvthatcatcstartvof next season therecare 410 games max. Remaing where Hawjs doomed not to make playoffs because nobody thinks you can be avokauoff team with ax1D who plays big minutes but CABNOT make a difference to swing negative output to positive output when hevisvonshift .
Honestly are there any Hawks's fans things are going to change with Seth and he will magically transform into the kind of positive fifferentialplayer REKLED on to turn loses into wins?

So realky ANY coach with such an albatross contracted negative impact key dman is crazy of he takes the job and expects to win...not posdible..tjosis the reality..

Having Seth jones be overpaid by 3 million or so isn’t going to inhibit the hawks much at all.

The wild have how much in dead cap? They look fine.