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Report: Luke Richardson to Sign Contract as New Blackhawks Head Coach

Longtime NHL assistant Luke Richardson reportedly landed his first head coaching position.

Frank Seravelli of Daily Faceoff reported Friday that the Chicago Blackhawks will hire Richardson to lead the team. He has been an NHL assistant coach for eight years, most recently spending the last four seasons on the Montreal Canadiens bench.

This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis.

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