It turns out Blackhawks coach Jeff Blashill was correct in his belief Saturday that he need not worry about his job security.
The Hawks are not going to make any coaching or staffing changes at this time, a source told the Sun-Times on Sunday, despite falling dramatically short of expectations so far this season.
However, members of the coaching staff, hockey operations department and team management held a series of meetings Sunday to determine what adjustments could be made, per the source.
General manager Kyle Davidson is scheduled to hold a news conference Wednesday to discuss the team’s atrocious 4-13-1 start and his plans moving forward. The Hawks’ next game is Thursday against the Sabres.
In the meantime, the team is scheduled to practice Monday, which could reveal some of the aforementioned adjustments to their systems or lineup. That practice will be followed by the annual season-ticket member party, which comes at an extremely awkward time Monday night.
“[These are] four days to regroup and just try to start a new season, almost,” captain Connor Bedard said Saturday. “It’s almost 20 games in, and the season’s young. We’re not throwing the towel in or anything. We believe in ourselves.”
Davidson has been reportedly active in trade negotiations, and news on that front could happen at any time. He might have an opportunity to do some negotiating in-person at a league-wide GM meeting Tuesday in Toronto.
The Hawks did indicate one upcoming change Sunday by placing beleaguered backup goalie Arvid Soderblom on waivers, likely ending his run of more than three seasons in that role.
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