When Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson spoke with the media on Wednesday, the biggest “news” that came from the 45-minute session was that assistant general manager Mark Eaton is going to join the coaching staff to focus primarily on the defense.
On the move, Davidson said:
“[Eaton’s] worked with almost every one of our defensemen since they’ve been drafted and he knows how they learn, he knows their gaps, he knows how they communicate, and he’s also just got that personal relationship with them before he even arrives here on Monday.”
There’s some understanding of the individuals and the process there, which is good. But it isn’t permanent. As I mentioned earlier, Eaton was the interim head coach in Rockford when the Blackhawks fired Luke Richardson a couple years ago.
The Blackhawks still need someone to step in and be more of a defense coach. Someone who understands how to play the game at the NHL level. And, preferably, someone who has worked with young players in a development role.
So… hear me out…
How about making a call to one of the team’s ambassadors about moving behind the bench?
Blackhawks legend Chris CheliosChris Chelios is a Hall of Fame defenseman. The greatest American-born defenseman to ever do it in the NHL. He’s a three-time Norris Trophy winner. He was the captain of the Chicago Blackhawks. His number and name are in the rafters. He was as good as it gets as a player. He was physical. He didn’t take crap from anyone — and made sure his teammates didn’t, either. He led by example and with his words.
Boxes: checked.
But there’s more to Chelios’ resume than just the fact that he kicked ass for the Blackhawks.
When Joel Quenneville was coaching the Blackhawks, there were a couple conversations about Chelios joining his coaching staff. At the time, Chelios didn’t want to make that move; his kids were in college, and he wanted to be able to be a dad and enjoy their athletic careers.
Chelios served as an assistant coach for the Detroit Red Wings (2015-16 thru 2017-18) after spending five seasons working closely with the Red Wings and the Grand Rapids Griffins, their AHL affiliate, to help develop and mentor young players within the organization.
Who was the Red Wings’ head coach during his seasons as an NHL assistant? Jeff Blashill.
Chelios has also served as a coach for USA Hockey at the 2016 World Junior Championship and the 2018 Winter Olympics.
Does Chelios want to get back into coaching at 64 years young? Who knows. But is it worth asking? I would say yes.
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