The Chicago Blackhawks fired head coach Luke Richardson, the team announced on Thursday. Richardson's third season with the team was off to a poor start,

Chicago Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson pointed to game management and other issues as part of ousted coach Luke Richardson’s undoing.

Although the Hawks remain in a long-term rebuild, their total lack of improvement this year — and most importantly Connor Bedard's lack of improvement — prompted general manager Kyle Davidson to pull the trigger Thursday.