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Chicago Blackhawks new coach Jeff Blashill speaks during an NHL hockey news conference, Tuesday, May 27, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Jay Cohen)

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JAY COHEN

May 27, 2025 at 8:14 PM UTC·

4 min read

CHICAGO (AP) — Jeff Blashill was 41 when he replaced Mike Babcock with the Detroit Red Wings in 2015.

A decade later, long after he was dumped by the Red Wings, he has a second chance to prove himself as a head coach in the NHL.

The Chicago Blackhawks think he is ready.