
Buddies King, Eakins meet for first time as coaches when Hawks host Ducks
Friendships begin in myriad ways.
During a long conversation. After a round of golf. During youth, high school or collegiate athletics. Through fantasy sports.
Friendships begin in myriad ways.
During a long conversation. After a round of golf. During youth, high school or collegiate athletics. Through fantasy sports.
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle goes 1-on-1 with interim head coach Derek King, who talks about how he’s keeping his team prepared with all the postponements, life as an NHL head coach and the conversations he has with his players.
The offense isn’t scoring a lot at 5-on-5, and the standings still look grim, but the Hawks are getting some wins and at least developing some kind of identity under King.
“I’ve been around a long time now, I guess,” said Cookson, 60. “I’m getting a little older. That’s helpful.”
The Chicago Blackhawks announced today that they have hired Rob Cookson as an assistant coach. In addition, the team named Marc Crawford associate coach on Interim Head Coach Derek King’s staff.
The Derek King you’ve seen as Chicago Blackhawks interim head coach is the one nearly everyone who’s known him talks about.
The last four days have been such a whirlwind for Derek King since he was named Chicago Blackhawks interim coach, he just got home Monday night.
His home in Rockford.
Scotty Bowman has his name on the Stanley Cup a dozen times. He’s the winningest coach in NHL history, with 319 more victories than his nearest competitor, Joel Quenneville. He’s a living legend, a man held in awe by the entire hockey world.
We heard from Blackhawks general manager Stan Bowman recently. He laid out what he envisioned for the Blackhawks in the present and future.
Put aside whatever you think of Jeremy Colliton as Blackhawks coach. Whether you support or oppose him, check your opinion at the door.
Chicago Blackhawks bench boss Jeremy Colliton took on that challenge at a virtual coaching conference recently and he brought along some ringers: Marc Crawford and Chris Kunitz
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