4 thoughts on the Chicago Blackhawks hiring of Jeff Blashill as head coach

4. Results speak louder than words.

With all the positives in mind, results speak louder than words. So much of the Hawks coaching search revolved around guys resumes and past accolades. Maybe the Blackhawks should bring in Carle, or Tocchet or Sullivan or, or or.

In looking around online over the past few hours there has been a lot of reaction, a lot of reasons why it was a good move or a lot of reasons why this is horrible. All of that can be true, and yet it won't matter when the 2025-26 NHL Season comes around.

Results will be the only barometer on Jeff Blashill and the Chicago Blackhawks. Whether or not he can make the Hawks more competitive and make Connor Bedard a better player will be what ultimately pops up on his report card.

The expectations are set, now it is up to Blashill and Davidson.