Chicago Blackhawks legend Brent Seabrook, who was an elite defenseman on multiple championship-winning teams, has been working in hockey since his retirement as a player.
Seabrook worked with the Vancouver Giants of the WHL initially as an interim assistant coach. He then became a player development coach. In 2024, Seabrook joined Hockey Canada’s Program of Excellence Management Group with the under-20 program.
On Monday, his next endeavor was announced. Seabrook will be a member of the Player Development Staff for the Calgary Flames.
This is a great hire for the Flames. A three-time Stanley Cup champion and Olympic Gold Medalist is always someone you want to have around your young players. Seabrook will help with player development on the NHL Flames and AHL Wranglers.
“We are pleased to welcome Brent Seabrook to our development team,” Flames GM Craig Conroy said. “Our young players will benefit from his years of experience in the NHL and his championship pedigree.”
Seabrook’s past experiences as a player, coach, and manager across many levels make him a worthy candidate with the right pedigree.
“I am really looking forward to getting started with the group of young, talented players in the Flames organization,” said Brent Seabrook. “The future of the organization is very bright and I am thankful to the Calgary Flames for allowing me to be a part it.”
You never know if this is all his way of moving up the ladder to become an NHL executive. He is taking all of the proper steps to go down that road if he pleases. The knowledge he brings to the table, combined with his hard work, will help him continue to excel.
