The Kings are mutually parting ways with general manager Rob Blake, sources tell Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman (X link). Los Angeles quickly confirmed the news. For now, team president Luc Robitaille is staying on. He’ll lead a search for Blake’s successor beginning immediately, the Kings said. They haven’t named an interim GM, but it’s likely Robitaille or director of hockey … [Read more...] about Kings, Rob Blake Mutually Part Ways
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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… … [Read more...] about NHL Rumor Shootdown: Oilers Didn’t Get Kings’ Rob Blake Fired
Ducks will pick 10th in first round of NHL draft
The Ducks will select 10th overall in next month’s NHL draft, which will be held at L.A. Live’s Peacock Theater on June 27-28. The Ducks had the eighth-worst record in the NHL this season but slid back two spots thanks to leaps by the New York Islanders, who will pick first overall, and Utah HC, which will select fourth, in Monday’s draft lottery. “It is always frustrating to … [Read more...] about Ducks will pick 10th in first round of NHL draft
Rob Blake is out after 8 seasons as the Los Angeles Kings’ general manager
The Kings announced a mutual parting after Los Angeles lost to Edmonton in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs for the fourth consecutive season. … [Read more...] about Rob Blake is out after 8 seasons as the Los Angeles Kings’ general manager
Nylander has 2 goals and an assist as Maple Leafs beat Panthers 5-4 in Game 1 of 2nd round series
Matthew Knies and Chris Tanev each had a goal and an assist, and Morgan Rielly also scored for the Maple Leafs. … [Read more...] about Nylander has 2 goals and an assist as Maple Leafs beat Panthers 5-4 in Game 1 of 2nd round series