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NHL Game 2 Highlights: Kings 6, Oilers 2

Adrian Kempe and Anze Kopitar each had four-point performances and Darcy Kuemper stopped 24 of 26 shots to help lead the Los Angeles Kings past the Edmonton Oilers, and give them a 2-0 series lead.

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Published: 1 week ago

Pacific Notes: Gavrikov, Kuzmenko, Jeannot, Dorofeyev

Yesterday, the Los Angeles Kings mutually parted ways with their former General Manager, Rob Blake. Despite this change, the team is reportedly looking to secure contract extensions for defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov and forward Andrei Kuzmenko, who a

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Published: 57 minutes ago

Kings president expects Hiller to remain coach after GM Blake’s replacement hired

Los Angeles Kings president Luc Robitaille expects coach Jim Hiller to remain in charge after the team selects its new general manager.

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Published: 1 hour ago

Key Takeaways from Luc Robitaille’s End-Of-Season Media Availability

Kings President Luc Robitaille addressed the media today on a variety of different topics. Following yesterday’s announcement that the Kings and Rob Blake had decided to mutually part ways following the 2024-25 season, Robitaille addressed the deci

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Published: 3 hours ago

LIVE – Luc Robitaille End Of Season Media Availability

Kings President Luc Robitaille will address the media at 2 PM from Toyota Sports Performance Center for an end-of-season availability, following yesterday’s mutual parting of ways with Rob Blake. Full recap to follow, once Robitaille’s availabili

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Published: 5 hours ago

10 Tidbits from LA Kings Exit Interviews

We’ll have plenty more from this week’s player exit interviews in the days to come. After all, there’s quite a bit to pour over and provide a deeper dive. In the meantime, below are some of the top highlights spread across comments from players

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Published: 8 hours ago

2025 Exit Interviews – Jim Hiller

Naturally, after yesterday morning’s news, you’re wondering what the future holds for Jim Hiller. In many ways, so is he. Kings President Luc Robitaille is scheduled to address the media today at 2 PM Pacific at Toyota Sports Performance Center.

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Published: 11 hours ago

Potential GM Candidates for LA Kings

Well, that was a Monday. Last Thursday, the Kings were eliminated from the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Less than one week later, there’s uncertainty about what’s next in LA hockey circles. Over the weekend, we had a report that GM Rob Blake and co

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Published: 22 hours ago

Kings Notes: Jeannot, Kopitar, Lewis, Bergevin

The Los Angeles Kings held exit interviews on Monday, providing a chance for many players to share their final thoughts on this year and first impressions of next season. For forward Tanner Jeannot, it was a chance to share more about the injury that

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Published: 1 day ago

Hutson, Wolf and Celebrini named Calder Trophy finalists

Calgary goaltender Dustin Wolf, Montreal defenceman Lane Hutson and San Jose centre Macklin Celebrini are the finalists for the Calder Memorial Trophy, awarded to the player selected “as the most proficient” in his first year of NHL competition.

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Published: 1 day ago

Exit Interviews: Jim Hiller’s Comments to the Media on Monday

Less than 30 minutes after news broke regarding the Kings and GM Rob Blake agreeing to mutually part ways, coach Jim Hiller met with the media to answer his final round of questions about the 2024-25 NHL season — as well address what his future may

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Published: 1 day ago

NHL Rumor Shootdown: Oilers Didn’t Get Kings’ Rob Blake Fired

Rob Blake is no longer the general manager of the Los Angeles Kings. The former GM and star NHL defenseman decided to part ways with the organization following another disappointing…

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Published: 1 day ago

Kings GM Rob Blake will not return for 9th season after another 1st-round playoff exit

The Los Angeles Kings on Monday announced a mutual parting with general manager Rob Blake after eight seasons, four days after the team lost to Edmonton in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs for a fourth consecutive season.

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Published: 1 day ago