Luke Richardson has been dismissed as head coach of the Chicago Blackhawks, with Anders Sorensen stepping in as interim coach. Richardson's tenure saw a disappointing record of 57-118-15 over three seasons, culminating in a last-place standing this season.

General manager Kyle Davidson cited the need for improved performance in the team's rebuilding phase as the reason for the change. The Blackhawks have struggled significantly, ranking low in goals per game and have only made one playoff appearance in the last seven years.