LA Kings Vice President and General Manager Rob Blake released the following statement:
“Today we thanked Willie Desjardins for his effort and dedication while serving as our interim head coach. We wish Willie and his family nothing but the best going forward. The process for hiring our next head coach is underway and we look forward to conducting a thorough search for the right person to lead our team.”
There’s no other way to slice it. Willie Desjardins’s 69-game tenure as coach ranks among the most disappointing in Los Angeles Kings history.