Chicago Blackhawks
A season of change and elimination for the Blackhawks.
The 2024–25 Chicago Blackhawks season was the 99th season (98th season of play) for the National Hockey League (NHL) franchise that was established on September 25, 1926. On December 5, 2024, the Blackhawks fired head coach Luke Richardson and named Anders Sorensen the interim head coach. On March 20, 2025, the Blackhawks were eliminated from playoff contention for the fifth straight season following a loss to the Los Angeles Kings.
- character
- Historical Inter-Conference Rivalry
- Affiliation
- NHL: Atlantic Division (NJ) vs. Central Division (CHI)
- Status
- Active but intermittent due to scheduling constraints
- Key Era
- Late 1990s and Early 2000s Playoff Meetings
- Notable Venue
- Prudential Center (formerly Continental Airlines Arena) & United Center
Verified Timeline
Lore & Background
The 2024–25 season brought significant changes for the Blackhawks. On June 3, 2024, the team announced they would not renew their contract with NBC Sports Chicago and would join the newly established Chicago Sports Network along with the Chicago Bulls and Chicago White Sox. The network is available on cable providers, streaming services, and over-the-air. The Blackhawks preseason and regular season schedules were both released on July 2, 2024. The team's draft picks were selected at the 2024 NHL entry draft, held on June 28 and 29, 2024, at the Sphere in Las Vegas, Nevada.
In Their Own Story
The Blackhawks' season took a decisive turn on December 5, 2024, when head coach Luke Richardson was fired and Anders Sorensen was named interim head coach. The team continued to struggle, and on March 20, 2025, they were eliminated from playoff contention for the fifth straight season following a loss to the Los Angeles Kings.
Reader's Guide
The Blackhawks' 2024–25 season was defined by a mid-season coaching change and an early playoff elimination. On December 5, 2024, the team fired head coach Luke Richardson and appointed Anders Sorensen as interim head coach. Despite the change, the Blackhawks were eliminated from playoff contention on March 20, 2025, after a loss to the Los Angeles Kings, marking their fifth consecutive season without a playoff berth. The team also made a broadcasting change on June 3, 2024, leaving NBC Sports Chicago to join the newly formed Chicago Sports Network alongside the Chicago Bulls and Chicago White Sox. The preseason and regular season schedules were released on July 2, 2024. The team's draft picks were made at the 2024 NHL entry draft on June 28 and 29, 2024, at the Sphere in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Did You Know?
- The 2024–25 season was the 99th season for the franchise, which was established on September 25, 1926.
- Head coach Luke Richardson was fired on December 5, 2024, and replaced by interim head coach Anders Sorensen.
- The Blackhawks were eliminated from playoff contention on March 20, 2025, after a loss to the Los Angeles Kings, their fifth straight season missing the playoffs.
- On June 3, 2024, the Blackhawks announced they would leave NBC Sports Chicago to join the newly established Chicago Sports Network.
- The 2024 NHL entry draft was held on June 28 and 29, 2024, at the Sphere in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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