Many have asked for a status of the Kings head coach search, so here it goes — things are drawing close to a finish. GM Ken Holland, who is heading up the process, had previously noted that he wasn’t expecting any type of decision in May, but rather in the weeks leading up to the […]
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Projected Lineups: Kings vs. Red Wings, Pregame Notes and How to Watch
Is tonight the night? When the puck drops tonight at Crypto.com Arena, the Kings will be looking to get their first win on home ice this season as they welcome former head coach Todd McLellan and the Red Wings to town. Saying the Kings don’t have a win on home ice through almost a month […]
Projected Lineups: Kings at Red Wings, Reunion with McLellan Won’t Include Doughty
Todd McLellan submitted 291 lineup cards with Drew Doughty’s name included during his time in Los Angeles behind the Kings bench, yet he won’t have the opportunity to coach against his former rearguard on Monday night in Detroit. Mayor’s Manor has learned the all-star defenseman is officially out for tonight, with his most probable return […]
Hiller Not the Only Kings Coach in Limbo Right Now
In the days following LA’s elimination from this year’s Stanley Cup Playoffs, we reported there was a greater than 50% chance Jim Hiller would be losing his ‘interim’ tag and officially be named as the Kings head coach for 2024-25. GM Rob Blake then confirmed and elaborated on this information when asked about it during […]
Analytics Perspective: The Hiller Effect
It has been nearly two months since the LA Kings fired head coach Todd McLellan and promoted Jim Hiller to the interim position. This came after the team won only three games in January, a month they came into with a 20-8-5 record. Obviously, there needed to be a change. Stars were not playing up […]