The Kings removed the interim tag from Jim Hiller's job description, officially making him the coach heading into the 2024-25 season.
Jim Hiller finally has had the interim tag removed from his title as Kings coach, with the team saying Wednesday the longtime assistant has been given the job. The announcement, in a press release from general manager Rob Blake, was not a surprise after Blake and team president Luc Robitaille indicated this month that the Kings were planning few changes after their third straight exit from the NHL playoffs in the first round.
10 against the Edmonton Oilers. The Kings went 21-12-1 in 34 games under Hiller to end the season, clinching the third spot in the Pacific Division with an overtime win over Chicago in the final game. Under Hiller, the Kings were the best home team in the NHL, recording 14 wins in 18 games at Crypto.com Arena. Edmonton made quick work of them in the playoffs, however, winning the best-of-seven series in five games.
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