The Los Angeles Kings have parted ways with general manager and vice president of hockey operations Rob Blake. Blake was on an expiring contract this season. Blake was elevated to the job in April 2017 after serving as assistant general manager under Dean Lombardi.
The Kings lost in the first round for the fourth straight season.
\"On behalf of the entire organization, I would like to thank Rob for his dedication to the LA Kings and the passion he brought to his role,\" Kings team president Luc Robitaille said in a statement. \"Reaching this understanding wasn\'t easy and I appreciate Rob\'s partnership in always working toward what is best for the Kings. Rob deserves a great deal of credit and respect for elevating us to where we are today. He has been an important part of the Kings and will always be appreciated for what he has meant to this franchise.\"
