Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Luke Richardson and what is his coaching background?
Luke Richardson is the newly named head coach of the Chicago Blackhawks, becoming the 40th head coach in franchise history. He has spent 12 years coaching in the NHL as an assistant with Ottawa, the New York Islanders, and most recently Montreal, plus served as head coach of the AHL's Binghamton Senators from 2013-2016.
What NHL playing experience does Luke Richardson have?
Richardson was a former 7th overall pick by the Toronto Maple Leafs and played 22 years in the NHL as a defenseman. He accumulated 201 points and 2,055 penalty minutes over 1,417 games during his playing career.
How successful was Richardson as head coach in the AHL?
Richardson coached the Binghamton Senators from 2013-2016, posting a record of 153-120-31 and leading the team to two playoff appearances during his three-year tenure.
What international coaching experience does Luke Richardson have?
Richardson served as an assistant coach for Team Canada in the 2016 Deutschland Cup where they lost in the finals, and later became head coach of Team Canada for the Spengler Cup, which they won for Canada's 14th title overall.
Which NHL teams has Richardson worked for as an assistant coach?
Richardson has served as an assistant coach for the Ottawa Senators (2009-2012), New York Islanders (2017), and Montreal Canadiens, where he worked under Stanley Cup-winning coach Claude Julien and Dominique Ducharme.