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Bruins organization stunned by latest announcement as their top head coach candidate signs shocking deal
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A recent announcement revealed that the Boston Bruins have once again missed out on a top head coach, and it was one they were highly interested in.
NHL insider David Pagnotta of the Fourth Period just revealed that the Chicago Blackhawks have found their next head coach of their organization.
It was reported that former Detroit Red Wings coach, and the current assistant coach of the Tampa Bay Lightning, Jeff Blashill is taking the head coaching position with the Chicago Blackhawks.
As speculated, Jeff Blashill will be named next #Blackhawks head coach today.
After announcing the hiring, Blackhawks General Manager Kyle Davidson had this to say about their new head coach:
Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson on Blashill hiring: «Jeff is an incredibly smart and talented coach who boasts more than 25 years of coaching experience across developmental leagues, the NHL and the world stage. He's thrived when in a position to develop young players and has shown he's capable of blending that into overall team success, a vision and philosophy we share for where we are today and where we see our team in the future. We couldn't be more excited for what's to come under Jeff's direction.»
The Boston Bruins are still in their search for their next head coach, and it was rumorued that they were fron runners to land Blashill as their next head coach.
Rumored to have been a front runner for the #NHLBruins coaching vacancy.
Blashill was with the Red Wings for 7 seasons from 2015-2022 and had a record of 163-231-61 making the playoffs just one time. Before taking the job with the Red Wings, he led the AHL's Grand Rapids Griffins to a championship during the 2013 season and made the playoffs the next two years after as well.
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MAI 22 | 196 ANSWERS Bruins organization stunned by latest announcement as their top head coach candidate signs shocking deal Do you think the Boston Bruins missed out on a good head coach with Jeff Blashill taking the Blackhawks job? | ||
| Yes | 67 | 34.2 % |
| No | 129 | 65.8 % |
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