Former Blackhawks star Patrick Kane shared his thoughts on new head coach Jeff Blashill’s potential influence on the club.During an appearance on the "Blackhawks Breakaway" podcast published Aug. 5, Kane made it clear what he expects Blashill to bring to the young Blackhawks team:“I think first and foremost, he's going to be someone that's going to, you know, hold the players accountable.”Patrick Kane is familiar with Blashill from their time together with Team USA at the IIHF World Championships. That experience gave Kane confidence in the coach’s leadership style:“I played for him in two world championships, and I remember, like, one of our first video sessions, he came, like, right at me. And, you know, really, I think it’s a good message too, right? Like, you come at some of your top players and you realize, like, okay, like, this guy’s not going to be able to get away with something, or I can’t do that just because of, you know, who I am or, you know, the way I play.”Kane also explained why he believes Blashill will be a strong fit for the current Blackhawks roster:“He's got a great hockey mind, you know, he's going to be a tough coach, and I think for, you know, a younger team, to make sure guys are doing the right things and playing the right way.”Check out Patrick Kane’s comments here:The Blackhawks will look to turn a corner in their rebuild under Blashill’s guidance. While the team is not expected to compete for a playoff spot this season, Blashill will aim to establish a foundation for future success.Patrick Kane, Jeff Blashill have history with Team USAKane and Blashill met twice at the IIHF World Championships - Source: ImagnPatrick Kane played under Jeff Blashill twice at the IIHF World Championships, representing the United States.Their first collaboration came at the 2008 IIHF World Championship in Canada. The Americans placed sixth, with Kane scoring three goals and recording 10 points in seven games. Blashill served as an assistant coach under John Tortorella.They reunited a decade later at the 2018 IIHF World Championships in Denmark. It was the first year the Blackhawks had missed the playoffs in 10 seasons. Kane captained a young U.S. squad that included then-rising stars such as Casey Mittelstadt and Dylan Larkin.Blashill, then coach of the Detroit Red Wings, led Team USA to a third-place finish. The Americans were routed 6-0 by Sweden in the semifinals, and Sweden went on to defeat Switzerland for the gold medal.The U.S. rebounded with a 4–1 victory over Canada in the bronze-medal game. Kane led the tournament in scoring, tallying eight goals and 12 assists for 20 points in 10 games