Derek King

As the Chicago Blackhawks begin the offseason, something that general manager (GM) Kyle Davidson will likely address before this year’s NHL Draft is the head coach position. From the recently fired Barry Trotz to a young and rising face, there are many directions the Blackhawks could go when it comes to filling the gig. However, while Davidson relieved former assistant coaches Marc Crawford and Rob Cookson of their duties on May 1, it doesn’t mean current interim head coach Derek King won’t get the permanent position. In fact, Davidson made it clear during his end-of-season press conference last week that King is a candidate for the job.

CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson said Tuesday that interim coach Derek King remains in the running for the full-time job. The Blackhawks announced over the weekend that assistants Marc Crawford and Rob Cookson will not return to the organization next season. But Davidson said that doesn’t impact King’s situation.

The interim head coach from the 2021-2022 season will be considered for the job, according to general manager Kyle Davidson.