Jim Hiller finally has had the interim tag removed from his title as Kings coach, with the team saying Wednesday the longtime assistant has been given the job.
The announcement, in a press release from general manager Rob Blake, was not a surprise after Blake and team president Luc Robitaille indicated this month that the Kings were planning few changes after their third straight exit from the NHL playoffs in the first round.
A press conference to formally introduce Hiller as the franchise’s 30th coach has been scheduled for Thursday.
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After the Kings’ final game, Hiller said he enjoyed his time behind the bench and hoped he had done enough to merit a invitation to come back.