Former Chicago Blackhawks head coach Luke Richardson has joined the Nashville Predators‘ staff.
Nashville announced Tuesday that they have hired Richardson as an assistant coach.
“Luke brings a wealth of NHL experience as both a player and coach to our staff, and we are excited to welcome him and his family to the organization,” Predators GM Barry Trotz said in a release. “With that experience, we believe he will be a valuable new voice and set of eyes — not just for our defencemen, but for our coaching staff. His strong character, leadership, perspective as a former NHL head coach and ability to connect with both young and veteran players will elevate our team on and off the ice.”
The Blackhawks fired Richardson last December as the team stumbled out of the gate with a league-worst 18 points through 26 games. He finished with a 57-118-15 record during his tenure as head coach.
Richardson, 57, played 1,417 games in the NHL with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Edmonton Oilers, Philadelphia Flyers, Columbus Blue Jackets, Tampa Bay Lightning and Ottawa Senators.
He began his coaching career as an assistant coach with his hometown Senators during the 2009-10 season. After three years, he took over as head coach of their AHL affiliate in Belleville
The 57-year-old Richardson also served as an assistant coach with the New York Islanders and Montreal Canadiens before he was hired by Chicago in 2022.
“When I think of Luke Richardson — aside from being one of the toughest defencemen to play against during my NHL career — I think of leadership, character and work ethic,” Brunette added in the release. “I’m excited to have him join our coaching staff and feel the different perspective he’ll bring to our defencemen, and team in general, will make us better.
“We’re looking forward to welcoming the former NHL captain and his family to the Predators and getting to work on next season.”
Richardson will replace Todd Richards on Brunette’s staff.
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