Los Angeles Kings reportedly hire the team's next Head Coach
After firing Head Coach Todd McLellan the LA Kings began an exhaustive search for their best head coach, that search now appears over.
After the Kings relieved veteran Head Coach Todd McLellan is his duties last season, the team opted to hire Jim Hiller on an interim basis. In 34 games Hiller led the Kings to a 21-12-1 record and secured a playoff spot for the team. However, a 5 game series loss to the Oilers left the Kings unsure of their coaching future.
The Kings began a search after their season ended, but with veterans like Travis Green and Craig Berube being snapped up the Kings circled back and finally landed on Hiller as the right choice for the franchise.
NHL insider Kevin Weekes revealed the following on his X account:
I'm told the @LAKings have removed the interim tag , and signed Jim Hiller to a multi year Yr Contract Extension as HC . #GoKingsGo #HockeyX #HockeyTwitter @sportsemmys
This decision is likely the most important one. In general manager, Rob Blake's career. The veteran defender is likely betting his job on this hiring and it could be the final nail in his managerial coffin if things don't work out.
| POLL | ||
Was Jim Hiller the right hire? | ||
| Yes, it's the right choice | 52 | 40.6 % |
| No, they got it wrong | 76 | 59.4 % |
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