Confirmed with Link: The koala has been fired!! Todd McLellan fired, Jim Hiller named Interim Head Coach

[Lt Dan]

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[head eyes]

Ummm, did they even think to consult GBH or Axel on this?

 

[funky]

is this real?

I gotta know whether I can pop the cork

 

[kilowatt]

Yes this is from LA’s official Instagram

 

[kovacro]

 

[Shellz]

okay that’s great. But Blake… he’s gotta be next? Maybe?

 

[Little Psycho]

 

[kilowatt]

I don’t think Todd deserves all the blame from this losing streak, but he also should never have been hired. This could be promising for Kaliyev and Turcotte, especially with Hiller as coach.

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

Is there any Darryl Sutter types out there who won’t put up with any of their bullshit?

 

[Wildturkey12]

They deleted it all of the sudden

 

[Little Psycho]

Ok, now do Blake!

 

[AbsentMojo]

Woop woop! Called it not that it was hard to predict... RIP Koala

 

[kingskring]

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 Vice President and General Manager Rob Blake.

“We want to thank Todd for his hard work and dedication to the organization,” said Blake. “He has done a tremendous job in moving us forward and making a positive impact on our group and in our community. This was not an easy decision, but we felt the change was necessary at this time. Jim is a well-respected member of our staff who is familiar with our players. We are confident in his ability to lead our team effectively during this pivotal time.”

Hiller, 54, joined the Kings on July 19, 2022 and has spent the last two seasons (2022-24) as an assistant coach. He served in the same capacity over the previous eight seasons with the New York Islanders (2019-22), Toronto Maple Leafs (2015-19) and Detroit Red Wings (2014-15). Prior to his NHL coaching debut, Hiller spent 12 seasons in the Western Hockey League (WHL) and British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL), including his last five years as head coach with the Tri-City Americans.

The native of Port Alberni, British Columbia, was originally selected by the Kings in the 10th round (207th overall) of the 1989 NHL Entry Draft.

McLellan Relieved of Coaching Duties, Hiller Named Interim Head Coach | Los Angeles Kings

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 Vice President and General Manager Rob Blake. “We want to thank Todd for his hard work and dedication to the organization,” said Blake. “He has

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[KingsCourt]

Well, that's over !

 

[BringTheReign]

Is there any Darryl Sutter types out there who won’t put up with any of their bullshit?

Berube. Evason. I don’t think either are great coaches tactically or for young players though.

 

[kingskring]

 

[Telos]

Wow. Just got the alert. I was not expecting that. Sucks for TMac personally as he was a decent guy and communicator but it needed to happen and he gets a nice severance and was overpaid. If Blake and Luc remains or is given another head coach hire it will all be for nothing though.

 

[FSL KINGS]

Jim's a Killer!

Alright! Let's get some new line combos!!!

 

[kingskring]

 

[Shellz]

Is Hiller really going to be the coach for the remainder of the season? The confidence of making the playoffs doesn’t seem too high then.

 

[GameNight]

Interim?

There is another... says Master Yoda

 

[Lt Dan]

I've had this in my back pocket for a while

 

[bland]

This isn't great news. Not a fan, but you can't coach the uncoachable.

 

[kovacro]

Jim Hiller, who was part of the Gary Shuchuk blockbuster trade of January 93'.

Hope this lights a fire under the group. Assuming this is an audition for Jim rest of season.

 

[Ziggy Stardust]