Skip to main content
News
NewsCHI

Blackhawks plan to keep Jeff Blashill as coach, reports say

Chicago fell to 4–13–1 with Saturday’s 9–2 loss to Carolina.

File photo: Chicago Blackhawks head coach Jeff Blashill talks with captain Connor Bedard as they leave the ice in Raleigh.
James Guillory-Imagn Images

The Chicago Blackhawks plan to keep Jeff Blashill as head coach for now. Sportsnet cited reporting by Scott Powers of The Athletic on Sunday, and the Chicago Sun-Times separately reported that the team would keep its coaching staff in place.

The Sun-Times reported that coaches and team officials met Sunday to discuss possible adjustments. General manager Kyle Davidson is scheduled to speak with reporters Wednesday, according to the newspaper.

The Blackhawks fell to 4–13–1 after losing 9–2 to the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday. The players met privately after the game.

More on this story

Topicschicago blackhawksjeff blashillcoaching
Keep Reading

More from the newsroom

All news →
File photo: Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Arvid Soderblom makes a save against the Carolina Hurricanes.
James Guillory-Imagn Images
NEWSCHINov 9, 2026

Blackhawks send Arvid Soderblom to Rockford after recalling Drew Commesso

Chicago assigned Soderblom to the IceHogs on Monday after he cleared waivers. Patrick Kane remains on injured reserve.

Chicago Blackhawks centre Connor Bedard passes the puck as Carolina Hurricanes defenceman Jaccob Slavin closes in.
James Guillory-Imagn Images
NEWSCHINov 8, 2026

Blackhawks hold players-only meeting after 9-2 loss to Carolina

Captain Connor Bedard said the meeting gave Chicago a chance to vent after its sixth straight loss.

Carolina Hurricanes winger Jordan Martinook carries the puck along the boards against the Chicago Blackhawks at Lenovo Center.
James Guillory-Imagn Images
NEWSCARCHINov 7, 2026

Martinook, Svechnikov score twice as Hurricanes beat Blackhawks 9-2

Carolina led 4-0 after one period and handed Chicago its sixth straight loss.

File photo: Chicago Blackhawks defenceman Bowen Byram skates against the St. Louis Blues at the United Center.
Matt Marton-Imagn Images
NEWSCHINov 7, 2026

Byram’s agent says he wants defenceman to see specialist before return

Darren Ferris told Sportsnet he wants a specific specialist to see the Blackhawks defenceman, who has been out with an upper-body injury.