Chris Chelios could be back on an NHL bench next season, this time as an assistant coach. According to a report, Chelios is set to become a Red Wings assistant under new coach Jeff Blashill.

Chris Chelios, seen here celebrating a Blackhawks ... The ceremony — to be held before a Feb. 25 game against the Red Wings, the other team with which Chelios spent the bulk of his career ...

Christos Konstantinos "Chris" Chelios is a Greek-American former professional ice hockey defenseman and one of the longest-tenured players in NHL history. He is a three-time Stanley Cup champion ...

The Chicago Blackhawks and Detroit Red Wings legend Chris Chelios will appear for a signing at the Baseball Card Exchange in Schererville. The NHL Hall of Famer led the defense of the 1990s ...

However, the leader of that team, the glue in the group, was veteran defenseman and future Red Wings star Chris Chelios. Chelios, 34, at the time, had been playing for USA Hockey over 16 years.