Los Angeles Kings Part Ways With GM Rob Blake After Eight Seasons

Rob Blake is stepping down as the Los Angeles Kings’ general manager and vice president after eight seasons, following the team’s fourth consecutive first-round playoff exit at the hands of the Edmonton Oilers. Despite leading the Kings to a 309-238-71 regular-season record and five playoff appearances since taking over in 2017, Blake’s tenure was marked by an inability to win a single postseason series. His time included both successful roster rebuilds and some controversial trades, such as the short-lived acquisition of Pierre-Luc Dubois. Team president Luc Robitaille expressed gratitude for Blake’s contributions, emphasizing his role in elevating the franchise’s competitiveness. The Kings have yet to announce Blake’s replacement, and the status of head coach Jim Hiller remains uncertain. The organization will now begin its search for a new leader to help the team advance further in the playoffs.