Chicago Blackhawks head coach could find himself out of work very soon
The Chicago Blackhawks are looking for a much needed moral victory tonight against the Anaheim Ducks, but there could be massive changes on the horizon if they fail perform.
It's no secret at this point that head coach Luke Richardson has emerged a polarizing figure in the Windy City. Some fans stand firm with the idea of Richardson seeing the re-build through, but a large portion of the fanbase are calling for a change.
Richardson is opening himself up for valid criticism as the standards have been raised this season. The offense is not scoring despite more talent added to the roster.
Luke Richardson questionable decision making as of late have also intensified his situation. He was recently called out for his poor handling of Taylor Hall's recent demotion, in addition to his consistent roster shuffling, making it difficult to find consistency in the line-up.
This constant shuffling of the lines is driving fans up the wall.
There is nothing wrong with trying to find a spark, especially since the offense has been terrible at scoring lately. At the same time, he is not giving the numerous combinations he has tried to implement much of a runway to see if they can work.
The changes Richardson is trying to make on a nightly basis feel like this is the only solution he has to the team's problem. You wonder how he will encounter adversity if the team ever makes the playoffs. You also have to wonder if the team will ever make the playoffs with Richardson
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With that being said, hockey analysts have stated that Richardson still holds relatively good job security, but a win against the Anaheim Ducks will definitely aid in taking some heat off.
POLL |
Do you think Richardson should be fired? |
Yes | 56 | 86.2 % |
No | 9 | 13.8 % |
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