"I don't even know if I want to practice anymore because guys are going down," Richardson stated, highlighting the toll the recent injuries have taken on the team.
The Blackhawks have been grappling with a series of setbacks, and Richardson's remarks shed light on the growing challenges faced by the coaching staff.
"I know it happens to teams at different times of the year, and right now it's us," Richardson added, acknowledging that injuries are an unfortunate part of the game but expressing his frustration at the current situation of Taylor Hall, Andreas Athanasiou and Seth Jones alongside three others sidelined due to injuries.
The Blackhawks' woes continued in Sunday's game against the Vancouver Canucks, where another player joined the growing list of injuries. Joey Anderson was absent from the third period due to an upper-body injury, further compounding the team's struggles, and he is now week to week, while being placed on IR.
Richardson's comments provide insight into the frustration and uncertainty within the Blackhawks organization as they navigate a challenging period marked by player injuries.
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DECEMBRE 19 | 115 ANSWERS This Chicago Blackhawk reveals he no longer wants to practice with the team Do you think Luke Richardson is the right coach for this rebuilding team? | ||
Yes | 59 | 51.3 % |
No | 56 | 48.7 % |
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