Kings fire head coach Todd McLellan after hitting January slump

The Kings won just three games in the month of January

By Austin Nivison Feb 2, 2024 at 12:01 pm ET• 1 min read

The Los Angeles Kings have fired head coach Todd McLellan, the team announced on Friday. McLellan was in his fifth season with the Kings, and the team has been reeling after a strong start to the 2023-24 campaign.

Kings vice president and general manager Rob Blake announced the move in a press release on Friday morning. Blake thanked McLellan for his contributions to the franchise and named assistant coach Jim Hiller as the interim head coach.

"We want to thank Todd for his hard work and dedication to the organization," Blake said. "He has done a tremendous job in moving us forward and making a positive impact on our group and in our community. This was not an easy decision, but we felt the change was necessary at this time. Jim is a well-respected member of our staff who is familiar with our players. We are confident in his ability to lead our team effectively during this pivotal time."