from Steven Psihogios of Yahoo,
When asked about his decision to extend Blashill, Yzerman, as he usually does, provided a response that most hockey executives should pay attention to.
“I feel our team is collectively very competitive,” Yzerman said. “Whether we play well or not every night is different, but we play hard. Our players play hard and I think that’s a reflection of the coaching staff, that they have the respect of the players.”
Yzerman also added the following when discussing Blashill’s coaching philosophies.
“Jeff has really worked with me with transitioning our young players into the lineup, being patient with them,” Yzerman noted.