From Panthers GM Bill Zito to current Blackhawks Tyler Bertuzzi and Joe Veleno, those who have worked with Blashill share their thoughts.

Jeff Blashill didn’t make the kind of history he was looking for in Detroit. His seven-year run as a first-time NHL head coach from 2015-22 included presiding over the Red Wings’ third-worst finish by points percentage (.

General manager Kyle Davidson praised Blashill's ability to "develop young players" while "blending that into overall team success," but the former Red Wings boss arrives in Chicago with much to prove.