Kings Fire Head Coach Todd McLellan

Over the NHLa All-Star Weekend it was announced by the Kings front office that Head coach Todd McLellan would be televised of his duties as the teams head coach and assistant coach Jim Hiller would take over for the remainder of the 2023-24 season. 

Hiller got hired with the Kings during McLellan‘s third season with the team. He was tasked with helping the special teams when he was an assistant coach with the team. Hiller looks to help the Kings push for the playoffs as the team will take on the Edmonton Oilers next weekend. 

Hiller’s last head coaching job was with the Tri-City Americans of the Western Hickey League 2013-14. This will be his first job coaching an NHL franchise.

Statement from the LA Kings:

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— LA Kings (@LAKings) February 2, 2024