Why Are the Kings' Shaking Up the Coaching Staff?
Also, could the end of the 1-3-1 system be near?
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Los Angeles Kings Name Jim Hiller Head Coach
May 22, 2024 by Michael Ostrower
The Los Angeles Kings announced they removed the interim tag from Jim Hiller’s title, promoting him to full-time head coach. This move should not come as a surprise to fans as he went 21-12-1 in his 34-game stint with the Kings this past season, leading the team to a 104-point pace. He was promoted to interim head coach halfway through the season following head coach Todd McLellan’s departure.
Kings Royal Report: Martin Necas & Coaching Changes
May 14, 2024 by Michael Ostrower
As the Edmonton Oilers prepare for Game 7 against the Vancouver Canucks, Kings fans will get to see what their team is aspiring to be. The roster is filled with talent but they still fell short of making a playoff run. Now, the team has already addressed some of its issues, providing fans with a glimpse of what the rest of this offseason could bring.
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2024 NHL Draft: Baracchini’s Mock Draft
May 14, 2024 by Peter Baracchini
With the draft lottery completed and the first 23 spots of the 2024 NHL Draft being set, we’re getting that much closer to the two two-day spectacle at The Sphere in Las Vegas. As a result, I thought it would be fun to do a little mock draft ahead of time.
The San Jose Sharks had the worst record this season, going 19-54-9 and having a points percentage of .287. As a result, they had the best chances to win the lottery and did so, earning the chance to select highly coveted prospect Macklin Celebrini.
Ranking Patrick Roy Among NHL’s 2023-24 Midseason Coach Hirings
May 24, 2024 by Mike Fink
The 2023-24 season was one of midseason hirings and firings. The tone was set days before the season began when the Columbus Blue Jackets fired Mike Babcock despite hiring him earlier in the offseason. For those who missed all the midseason coaching changes or lost track, this was the timeline.