Immediately dropping the interim tag from Hiller is also a pretty weak move by Blake. This is a Kings team where you should be looking at your best options for the coaching position, not a bloke that was there a while as an Assistant and really didn't show much when it came down to the playoffs where he was completely out classed for coaching.
The NHL loves cronyism more than other leagues, you were a legend? Cool here's a job you didn't earn or keep the job you've been failing at for a couple of years where others would be fired.