The Chicago Blackhawks will see assistant coach Kevin Dean and potentially other assistants, including Derek King and Derek Plante, depart following the hiring of new head coach Jeff Blashill. Reports indicate that Michael Peca will join Blashill’s staff, and Anders Sorensen will remain in an assistant role, with plans to add another assistant, likely Mike Vellucci. Dean, currently coaching with the U.S. at the World Championship, has built a strong reputation as a defensive coach during his time with the Blackhawks.
