Why the Blackhawks’ Gamble on Jeff Blashill Could Change Everything

Blashil wasn’t out of work long after the Red Wings. He joined the Tampa Bay Lightning and head coach Jon Cooper’s staff the following season. Cooper, the league’s longest-tenured coach, is also one of the NHL’s most respected coaches, which has likely helped Blashill’s reputation, too. Blashill recently finished his third season with the Lightning.

The Blackhawks have to hope that Blashill’s time with Cooper and the gap between his first and second NHL head coaching opportunities benefit him. A majority of NHL head coaches have had multiple opportunities in the position. Of the league’s current coaches, 19 have been NHL head coaches for two or more teams.

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