Firstly - I'm really hoping this list you've provided is a joke
I'm actually amazed at how well so many here seem to know the ins and outs of what Rob Blake does for the Kings on a daily basis!
What I've seen from Shanny so far is that he talks to everyone in hockey, does extensive research, and tries to bring in the best and brightest. If he want's Blake, then I'm assuming that Blake is proving himself to be a very good hockey exec, with a very bright future.
No one here knew who Jim Nil was until he hit the news - and we have no idea the reputation that Blake has behind the closed doors of the NHL - but if the hiring of Hunter, Dubas, and the Analytics gurus is any indication, Shanny has done his homework and I'm guessing that Blake has skills we haven't seen.
I'm not saying he's the right choice - but I think it's silly to say he's no good when
we actually have no idea of an NHL Exec's skill until they become news - but insiders do.