Overview
- Rob Blake's tenure as Kings GM ends after eight seasons, with the team failing to advance past the first round in five playoff appearances.
- The Kings tied franchise records this season with 48 wins and 105 points, but their playoff hopes were dashed by a six-game loss to the Oilers.
- Team president Luc Robitaille praised Blake's contributions, acknowledging his role in rebuilding the team and elevating its regular-season performance.
- The search for Blake's successor has begun, with Robitaille and hockey operations director Jake Goldberg likely handling interim duties.
- Blake departs with a 309-238-71 regular-season record but a disappointing 8-20 playoff mark, leaving the Kings with a strong roster but unfulfilled postseason ambitions.