Category: Jim Hiller
NHL Injuries: Red Wings, Kings, Senators, Maple Leafs, Golden Knights, and Capitals
Los Angeles KingsShane Pinto could return tonight. Auston Matthews to the IR, Connor Dewar activated from the LTIR. Alex Lyon out with a UBI.
Read moreFiala returns as Kings 'move on' after benching
Los Angeles Kings'Kings coach Jim Hiller said he was "not worried" about Kevin Fiala, who was back in the lineup a day after he was a healthy scratch for missing a team meeting.
Read moreEvening Notes: Hiller, Smith, NCAA
Rob BlakeLos Angeles Kings general manager Rob Blake has revealed the details of Jim Hiller’s new head coaching contract, confirming to The Fourth Period’s David Pagnotta that the deal is a three-year contract with a fourth-year option (Twitter link). That’s a hardy deal for Hiller’s first NHL head coaching...
Read moreHiller to remain coach of Kings
Los Angeles KingsJim Hiller was named coach of the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday. The 55-year-old went 21-12-1 as interim coach after taking over for Todd McLellan, who was fired Feb. 2. © Andy Devlin/NHLI The Kings (44-27-1) finished third in the … Continue reading → The post Hiller to remain coach of Kings first...
Read moreKings To Sign Jim Hiller To Multi-Year Extension, Remove Interim Tag
Jim HillerThe Kings have removed the interim tag from head coach Jim Hiller and signed him to a multi-year contract extension, ESPN’s Kevin Weekes reports Wednesday. He was widely expected to land the vacancy after Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman said Monday that he was the “overwhelming favorite” to take over...
Read moreKings lament special teams play as season ends
EdmontonKings interim coach Jim Hiller said the difference in their series against the Oilers was special teams play. "If we had performed well, we'd still be playing," he said.
Read moreKings give nod to goalie Rittich for G4 vs. Oilers
David RittichDavid Rittich started in goal for the Kings in Game 4 of their first-round Stanley Cup playoff series against the Oilers on Sunday night.
Read moreDown 2-1, Kings give nod to G Rittich for Game 4
Kings'David Rittich will be the starting goaltender for the Kings in Game 4 of their first-round Stanley Cup playoff series against the Oilers on Sunday night, replacing Cam Talbot, who allowed 13 goals in the Kings' two losses during this round.
Read more3 Bold Predictions for Kings & Oilers Round 1 Series
EdmontonThe Edmonton Oilers and Los Angeles Kings are set to match up in the opening round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Edmonton, who started the season as one of…
Read moreKings stay in third with win over Ducks
David RittichIn Los Angeles, the Kings scored twice in the middle frame on Saturday to help them to a 3-1 win over the visiting Anaheim Ducks. David Rittich made 28 saves in the win. “He just comes in and plays well,” … Continue reading → The post Kings stay in third with win over Ducks first appeared on Pro Hoc...
Read moreTalbot, Kings shut out Chicago, 5-0
Los Angles KingsIn Chicago, the ere was another Pierre-Luc Dubois sighting for the Los Angles Kings on Friday night. “I’m going to tell you this: It’s always high stress when you’re standing back there (behind the bench),” Los Angeles interim coach Jim … Continue reading → The post Talbot, Kings shut out Chicago, 5...
Read moreKings’ Mikey Anderson Out Week To Week
Jim HillerKings defenseman Mikey Anderson will be out with an upper-body injury on a week-to-week basis, interim head coach Jim Hiller said Saturday (via Eric Stephens of The Athletic). Hiller also confirmed that winger Viktor Arvidsson, who landed on LTIR earlier Saturday with a lower-body injury, carries th...
Read moreRittich, Kings shut out Oilers, 4-0
KingsIn Los Angeles, interim coach Jim Hiller, won his first game behind the Kings bench on Saturday night, 4-0 shut out of the visiting Edmonton Oilers. “We’ve had a tough stretch, so we’re just trying to get back to where … Continue reading → The post Rittich, Kings shut out Oilers, 4-0 first appeared...
Read moreEx-Sens coach Smith joining Kings as assistant
OttawaFormer Ottawa Senators coach D.J. Smith was hired as an assistant coach by the Kings on Tuesday. He will work under interim coach Jim Hiller, who took over following Friday's firing of Todd McLellan.
Read moreMcLellan fired as Kings coach, replaced by Hiller
Los Angeles KingsTodd McLellan was fired as coach of the Los Angeles Kings on Friday and replaced by Jim Hiller on an interim basis. The Kings (23-15-10) are fourth in the Pacific Division and hold the first wild card into the Stanley … Continue reading → The post McLellan fired as Kings coach, replaced by Hiller fi...
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