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Report: Luke Richardson to be named head coach of the Chicago Blackhawks

Montreal Canadiens assistant coach Luke Richardson has been named the head coach of the Chicago Blackhawks according to reports. The news was first reported by Frank Seravalli, and confirmed by Pierre LeBrun and Renaud Lavoie.

Hearing Luke Richardson will be the next head coach of the Chicago #Blackhawks.

Sources say Richardson and the Hawks are putting the final touches on a contract.

Quite the resume for Richardson, who played 1400+ NHL games, 8 years as NHL assistant, 4 years as AHL head coach.