David Carle Pulls Out Of Blackhawks Coaching ...
The Chicago Blackhawks fired Luke Richardson halfway through the 2024-25 season. He was replaced by Anders Sorensen, who took over on an interim basis.
thehockeynews.comHere’s what I can share about the latest on David Carle based on recent public reporting:
- In 2025, reports indicated he had drawn interest from an NHL franchise (notably the Chicago Blackhawks) for their head coaching vacancy, but he ultimately did not pursue that opportunity and remained with Denver, signing a multi-year extension to continue as head coach of the Denver Pioneers. This was covered by outlets including The Hockey News and The Score, noting Carle’s status as a top college coach with national championship credentials.[1][4]
- In early 2025, there were widespread discussions about Carle potentially moving to the NHL, with some coverage suggesting that he was among the leading candidates, but the extension with Denver effectively kept him in college hockey for the near term. Multiple outlets documented the shift in the Blackhawks’ coaching search and Carle’s withdrawal from consideration, followed by confirmations of his continued role at Denver.[2][3][1]
- Carle has also appeared in broader hockey media coverage as a rising coaching figure connected to USA Hockey’s World Junior program, including interviews and features that highlighted his achievements at Denver and his previous role with Team USA. This includes podcasts and sports media discussions referencing his coaching trajectory.[3][5][8]
If you’d like, I can:
- Narrow to a specific date range or outlet (e.g., most recent updates from 2025–2026).
- Pull quotes or summarize the key developments from particular articles.
- Create a quick timeline of Carle’s coaching career highlights and the reported NHL interest.