McLellan fired
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AngelEyes
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Kings relieve Todd McLellan of his duties, Jim Hiller named Interim Head Coach for remainder of 2023-24 season - LA Kings Insider
The LA Kings have relieved Todd McLellan of his duties and named Jim Hiller interim head coach for the remainder of the season, according to Vice President and General Manager Rob Blake. “We want to thank Todd for his hard work and dedication to the organization,” said Blake. “He has done a...
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fake_it_make_it
3rd Line Winger
Wow, can’t believe that happened. Almost thought that Preds game saved his ass for a bit! 
Rogie-Vachon
Sizzler Across The Street
Just like Lombardi did? When he fired Murray & replaced him with "Mumbles" Sutter?
How'd that work out?
Clif
Super Star
Unfortunately the right move. One more win can’t move the needle in a serious organization. Also getting outshot 17-3 in the third against a team that hit three posts is just as damning as a loss.
That said, I don’t know if this turns anything around just by elevating Hiller rather than brining in a Berube or Gallant. As someone else here said, Blake pulled the goalie.
That said, I don’t know if this turns anything around just by elevating Hiller rather than brining in a Berube or Gallant. As someone else here said, Blake pulled the goalie.
As far as a coach?
the press released says interim for the remainder of the season
I guess if he drops 10 more without a win, Hiller would be gone as well
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LAKingSteve
Super Star
Not surprised. Let's see if the players respond because according to them, it wasn't the coach.
Hiller likely isn't the solution, I don't expect a turnaround.
Hiller likely isn't the solution, I don't expect a turnaround.
symbology
TEAM LGK
Yep, and just putting in Hiller for the rest of the year seems like a week move. However, if they play the same system, but Hiller is willing to through other players out in OT, or call timeouts when games start to get out of hand. May be a decent improvement.
Clif
Super Star
Don’t think it is. At least one of Grundstrom, Arty, or Roy will be traded (likelihood in that order). JAD likely waived.
Todd was always at best an average decision choice at best when Blake hired him.
He was never going to take the Kings to a championship. It was always going to end up like this.
At this point, Todd being "average" got coupled with Blakes horrific roster and player acquisition decisions, and that was a one-two punch of failure. Blake is now in CYA mode.
If AEG and Danny B get smart, they will see that what they have at the Kings is what they had at Galaxy: The old bro-culture, hire your friends, and former teammates, hire the guys you used to know or played for. Nobody smart from the outside. Insiders only. Echo-chamber front office mentality.
That style of FO wrecked the Galaxy. This past year Danny B, Uncle Phil cleaned house at Galaxy and threw out all the front office echo-chamber. Hired outsiders who know the game and have top tier successful experience. The Galaxy are on the way up.
Kings fans: Pray to the hockey gods, and light a candle of Uncle Phil and hope he fires Blake by the end of the season.
Then hire a new GM (from the outside) who will hire a new coach and bring the Kings back to the promise land. A decade of mediocrity is far far too long....it's time for a change.
He was never going to take the Kings to a championship. It was always going to end up like this.
At this point, Todd being "average" got coupled with Blakes horrific roster and player acquisition decisions, and that was a one-two punch of failure. Blake is now in CYA mode.
If AEG and Danny B get smart, they will see that what they have at the Kings is what they had at Galaxy: The old bro-culture, hire your friends, and former teammates, hire the guys you used to know or played for. Nobody smart from the outside. Insiders only. Echo-chamber front office mentality.
That style of FO wrecked the Galaxy. This past year Danny B, Uncle Phil cleaned house at Galaxy and threw out all the front office echo-chamber. Hired outsiders who know the game and have top tier successful experience. The Galaxy are on the way up.
Kings fans: Pray to the hockey gods, and light a candle of Uncle Phil and hope he fires Blake by the end of the season.
Then hire a new GM (from the outside) who will hire a new coach and bring the Kings back to the promise land. A decade of mediocrity is far far too long....it's time for a change.
VCRW
Classic player
I think it will be Berube. Remember that Craig said he wanted to take the rest of this season off after the Blues let him go.
Yog S'loth
AAAAAAAAAARGGGHH!!!!
He's done a tremendous job moving us forward... which is why we fired him.
Gonna be honest, I will forget he ever existed by the time I finish writing this post.
...
Wait, who were we talking about?
Gonna be honest, I will forget he ever existed by the time I finish writing this post.
...
Wait, who were we talking about?
JayWells24
Top Forward
Hallelujah!!!
About 4-5 weeks too late.
Flake should have been canned also.
About 4-5 weeks too late.
Flake should have been canned also.
