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The Los Angeles Kings parted ways with Rob Blake after another crushing playoff elimination. This left the team searching for a new general manager for the first time since 2017.

Los Angeles Kings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 9

Kings have work to do to take the next step

For the fourth consecutive season, the Los Angeles Kings were bounced from the opening round of the playoffs by the Edmonton Oilers. This year felt like the Kings’ best chance to turn their fortunes finally, and it certainly seemed likely after the Kings took a 2-0 series lead.

Los Angeles Kings News / LA Kings Insider / May 9

KOTP Ep. 228 – Get Crackin', Luc

In the aftermath of another Los Angeles Kings bitter playoff loss to the Edmonton Oilers, the guys discuss the departure of General Manager Rob Blake and the work ahead for the team President Luc Robitaille. Major topics: Dean Lombardi's tenure vs.

Edmonton Oilers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Multiple 50-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz

In the history of the NHL, a total of 46 players have scored 50 goals in a season more than once. How many of the 46 can you name in six minutes?

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NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 9

3 Kings trade candidates after Oilers series loss

The Los Angeles Kings lost to the Edmonton Oilers in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. If that sounds familiar, it’s because they have lost to Edmonton in the first round four years in a row.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / May 8

Canucks have interviewed Marco Sturm for head-coaching job: report

A former NHLer might be in the running to be the Vancouver Canucks’ next head coach. On Thursday, CanucksArmy’s Irfaan Gaffar reported that the Canucks have spoken with Marco Sturm about the open position.

Los Angeles Kings News / LA Kings Insider / May 8

End Of 2024-25 Season Recap

Zach Dooley joins host Jesse Cohen to discuss the Kings loss to the Oilers and the end of season media availabilities. The pair talk about the end of the Kings 2024-25 season, the departure of GM Rob Blake and the end of year conversations with the players and executives.

Los Angeles Kings News / MayorsManor.com / May 8

Wednesday: Additional Notes on LA Kings GM Search

It’s two days later and there are still several layers to peel back on the ‘Rob Blake won’t return as LA Kings GM’ story, as well as the aftermath that has ensued.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / May 7

Stars Front Office Has Perfect GM Candidate for Kings

The Los Angeles Kings are searching for a new general manager after dismissing Rob Blake from the position. Blake held the role for eight years, guiding the team's resurgence and return to a playoff contender.

Los Angeles Kings News / LA Kings Insider / May 6

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

Los Angeles Kings News / LA Kings Insider / May 6

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.

Los Angeles Kings News / MayorsManor.com / May 5

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.

Los Angeles Kings News / MayorsManor.com / May 5

Exit Interviews: Kings Players Answer Final Round of Questions

There has been a lot of hockey news to unpack in Los Angeles today — and there is still much more to come. Following an announcement of the Kings and GM Rob Blake agreeing to mutually part ways, coach Jim Hiller held his end of season press conference, covering a myriad of topics.

Los Angeles Kings News / LA Kings Insider / May 5

Exit Interviews, Key Takeaways – Injury & Contract Notes + Players De-Brief Series Loss To Edmonton

Exit Interviews in the books for 2025. Sharing key takeaways from today, as the Kings move into the offseason. Several updates from this morning on injuries, contracts, future status updates and more, diving into those items below.

Los Angeles Kings News / Last Word On Sports / May 5

Los Angeles Kings and Rob Blake Part Ways

Despite a fourth straight trip to the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Los Angeles Kings have decided it’s time for a change in the front office. On Monday, the Kings and Vice President/General Manager Rob Blake mutually agreed to part ways.

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Los Angeles Kings News / The Hockey Writers / May 5

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 loss to the Edmonton Oilers in this season’s NHL playoffs.

Los Angeles Kings News / Daily Faceoff / May 5

What’s next for the Kings after Rob Blake’s departure?

A new regime is on its way in Hollywood, with questions regarding the future of a former player turned executive. On Monday, the Los Angeles Kings announced that the team and general manager Rob Blake have agreed to part ways. The team will begin a search for a new general manager immediately.

Los Angeles Kings News / Field Level Media / May 5

Kings, general manager Rob Blake part ways

The Los Angeles Kings and vice president/general manager Rob Blake mutually agreed to part ways, the team announced on Monday. The move comes four days after Los Angeles squandered a 2-0 lead to Edmonton in their Western Conference first-round series.

Los Angeles Kings News / Oilersnation / May 5

Los Angeles Kings, GM Rob Blake part ways after eight years

The Los Angeles Kings are kicking off a search for new general manager after announcing they would be parting ways with Rob Blake, the club announced Monday.

Los Angeles Kings News / Daily Faceoff / May 5

Kings, GM Rob Blake mutually agree to part ways

The Los Angeles Kings announced Monday that the club has mutually parted ways with general manager Rob Blake, adding that a search for his successor will begin immediately.

Los Angeles Kings News / NHL Trade Talk / May 5

Los Angeles Kings and Rob Blake Agree to Part Ways

As per a report by NHL insider Elliotte Friedman and then confirmed by the organization on Monday afternoon, “There is word this morning Rob Blake and the LA Kings have mutually agreed to part ways.” The Kings wrote in a statement that the search for a replacement will begin right away.

Los Angeles Kings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 5

Kings, GM Rob Blake mutually part ways

Blake compiled a 309-238-71 (.557) regular-season record in his eight seasons as the Kings’ top decision-maker, 19th in the NHL during that stretch.

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Los Angeles Kings News / Oilersnation / May 4

NHL Notebook: Kings likely to retain Rob Blake and Jim Hiller after playoff loss to Oilers

Don’t expect any major changes for the Los Angeles Kings this summer after the team’s fourth consecutive first-round playoff loss to the Edmonton Oilers.

Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / April 27

LA Kings need to get ‘uncomfortable’ in Game 4

On May 22nd, 2024, LA Kings General Manager Rob Blake shed Jim Hiller‘s interim tag, confirming him as the Kings’ next head coach. This came on the heels of LA’s third straight defeat to the Edmonton Oilers in the playoffs.

Edmonton Oilers News / Yardbarker / April 21

Stanley Cup playoffs pressure index: DeBoer doldrums

Stanley Cup playoffs pressure index: Stars HC Pete DeBoer doldrums

The NHL's Stanley Cup playoffs are famous for high-pressure situations, and after six games, there are already a few situations where it is mounting on head coaches.

Takeaways from Day 2 of NHL playoffs: Devils are in trouble; perfect start for Leafs

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NHL News / NHL Rumors / April 14

Rangers HC Peter Laviolette could be in trouble but GM Chris Drury should be okay

TSN: Los Angeles Kings GM Rob Blake doesn’t have a contract for next season. Things have been quiet, according to Pierre LeBrun, which isn’t a surprise as he told them before the season that they should wait until after the season before they sit down and discuss things.

Los Angeles Kings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 28

L.A. Kings GM facing mounting pressure to win

Blake has been at the helm since April 10, 2017 and steered the team through a rebuild that has seen it acquire several good young players but produce mixed results on the ice.

Kings sign 2024 second-round pick to entry-level contract

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The 'Los Angeles Kings Stanley Cup-winning teams' quiz

Los Angeles Kings News / The Hockey Writers / March 10, 2024

Rob Blake’s Silence Instills Confidence in the Kings

The Los Angeles Kings were just one of two teams that did not make a move leading up to the trade deadline. They stood pat, holding onto their core and trusting they can do what it takes to make a deep run.

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 28, 2023

Los Angeles Kings stock up, stock down

The disappointment of getting booted in the first round by the Edmonton Oilers stings, but the Kings clearly are on the upswing, particularly after acquiring Pierre-Luc Dubois from the Winnipeg Jets.

Grading the Pierre-Luc Dubois trade: Kings are envy of the league, Jets are in denial

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Los Angeles Kings News / Yardbarker / July 8, 2022