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Todd McLellan seen in an airport on a flight to Toronto

With another early exit and a fired coach, among other things, many questions remain in Toronto. Will Mitchell Marner (or anyone else) stay with the team?

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Round 1 Preview: What the Oilers must do to defeat the Kings for the third straight season

It’s Round 1, Part 3, between the Edmonton Oilers and the Los Angeles Kings. With the Vegas Golden Knights losing to the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday night

Los Angeles Kings News / ClutchPoints / February 23

Kings’ dream scenario for 2024 NHL trade deadline

The Los Angeles Kings have seemingly turned things around. Los Angeles fired head coach Todd McLellan after a rough slump leading into the NHL All-Star Game.

NHL News / Field Level Media / February 19

Back on track, Kings return home to face Blue Jackets

The Los Angeles Kings will try to continue their improved play under interim coach Jim Hiller when they host the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday night.

NHL News / Oilersnation / February 16

Adrian Kempe says ‘most of the’ LA Kings players liked recently fired Todd McLellan, and domestic violence charge dropped against Boston Bruins’ Milan Lucic

It’s never an easy time around an NHL franchise when a head coach is dismissed. And in most cases, it’s usually the result of players not playing up to their potential.

NHL News / Oilersnation / February 11

Kings kick off post-McLellan era with big win over Oilers

Please, baby. No more parties in L.A. The Edmonton Oilers dropped the latter part of their Orange County back-to-back, as they followed up Friday’s 5-3 win over the Anaheim Ducks with a 4-0 loss to the Los Angeles Kings.

NHL News / Field Level Media / February 10

Kings open play under interim coach vs. sizzling Oilers

The Jim Hiller Era begins for the Los Angeles Kings when they host the red-hot Edmonton Oilers on Saturday night. Hiller was named interim head coach for Los Angeles on Feb.

Los Angeles Kings News / ClutchPoints / February 5

Kings GM drops truth bomb after sudden firing of Todd McLellan

The Los Angeles Kings became the latest team to part ways with their head coach last Friday. Los Angeles made the decision to fire head coach Todd McLellan as the team fights through a slump.

Los Angeles Kings News / Daily Faceoff / February 5

Will the Los Angeles Kings stay alive in the wild-card race?

While some teams see the NHL All-Star break as a chance to relax, reflect on the season and rest before the final sprint to the post-season, the Los Angeles Kings saw it as an opportunity to make a change behind the bench, firing head coach Todd McLellan.

NHL News / FanNation Inside The Maple Leafs / February 3

Maple Leafs' Sheldon Keefe Ascends to Fifth-Longest Serving NHL Head Coach Following Todd McLellan's Dismissal by Los Angeles Kings

The NHL head coaching position continues to be volatile when it comes to security, but Toronto Maple Leafs bench boss Sheldon Keefe has found a way to stand the test of time.

Los Angeles Kings News / Canucksarmy / February 2

Kings fire McLellan, NHL heading to the Olympics, and the Jets trade for Sean Monahan

It’s All-Star week, but it may as well be the March 8th trade deadline already. Thanks for that, Mr. Rutherford. Let’s dive into today’s top stories! LA Kings fire Todd McLellan Today, Pierre-Luc Dubois the Los Angeles Kings fired head coach Todd McLellan.

Los Angeles Kings News / Last Word On Sports / February 2

Los Angeles Kings Fire Todd McLellan

The Los Angeles Kings have seen enough. They fired head coach Todd McLellan today, naming assistant Jim Hiller as interim. And it was going so well, too.

Los Angeles Kings News / The Hockey Writers / February 2

Kings Relieve Todd McLellan Of Head Coaching Duties

On a Friday morning, which was expected to be quiet as we focus on the All-Star Skills competition, has turned into a crazy morning. First came the announcement that the Los Angeles Kings have relieved Todd McLellan of his duties as head coach, with Jim Hiller taking over on an interim basis.

Los Angeles Kings News / Daily Faceoff / February 2

Was Todd McLellan firing necessary by the Los Angeles Kings – or an overreaction?

The Los Angeles Kings made news on Friday morning when they announced the firing of head coach Todd McLellan. “This was not an easy decision,” said Kings GM Rob Blake.

Los Angeles Kings News / Oilersnation / February 2

LA Kings fire head coach Todd McLellan

The LA Kings made a move Friday morning to fire head coach Todd McLellan as the team freefalls down the standings. After a great start to the season in which the Kings went 16-4-3, landing them second spot in the Pacific Division on Dec.

Los Angeles Kings News / Daily Faceoff / February 2

Los Angeles Kings fire head coach Todd McLellan

The Los Angeles Kings fired coach Todd McLellan on Friday morning after a disastrous January saw the team fall out of the race for the Pacific Division crown and into the wild card picture.

Los Angeles Kings News / NHL Trade Talk / February 2

Kings Fire Head Coach Todd McLellan, Promote Jim Hiller

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 a report by the team on Friday.

Los Angeles Kings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 2

Kings fire Todd McLellan, name interim head coach

The Kings have fired head coach Todd McLellan, according to a team statement Friday.

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NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / January 30

LA Kings Listening To Trade Offers On Arthur Kaliyev

The Los Angeles Kings have been a complete dumpster fire recently and have found themselves spiraling downwards. They will need to make some changes sooner rather than later if they have any hope of remaining in the playoff picture.

NHL News / Yardbarker / January 25

Kings HC blasts team for 'stupidity' in home loss to Sabres

Los Angeles Kings head coach Todd McLellan roasted his team following their 5-3 home loss to the Buffalo Sabres (21-23-4) on Wednesday night.

Sabres score four straight as Kings' woes continue

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Los Angeles Kings News / ClutchPoints / January 19

Kings coach Todd McLellan facing ‘turned up’ heat amid struggles

The Los Angeles Kings looked like one of the best teams in the National Hockey League through the first quarter of the 2023-24 season, skating to an excellent 16-4-3 record through 23 games.

NHL News / Yardbarker / December 27

NHL Awards: Can anyone top Tocchet as the betting favorite to win the Jack Adams Award?

When NHL pundits were making their cases ahead of the 2023-24 season for which head coach would win the next Jack Adams Award, Rick Tocchet didn't come up in many discussions. How times have changed.

Gretzky Says He Turned Down Insane Offer to Join Canucks in 80s

The 2024 Jack Adams race is one with lots of personal ties for Rick Tocchet and the Canucks

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Los Angeles Kings News / Daily Faceoff / December 6

Todd McLellan is a favorite to win the Jack Adams Trophy

After coming back from a 3-0 deficit to beat the Columbus Blue Jackets in overtime on Tuesday night, the Los Angeles Kings are looking like one of the best teams in hockey with a 15-4-3 record.

Pacific Division Notebook: LA Kings surge, Canucks chug along, and Flames starting selling

Pacific Power Rankings, Week 8: A new team at the top, Oilers climbing back up the standings

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Los Angeles Kings News / Daily Faceoff / October 5