When the regular season of the NHL ended, the LA Kings were one of the strong contenders to win the Stanley Cup this year. However, things haven’t gone as planned of late. The Kings suffered a shocking loss against the Oilers to bow out of the tournament. Despite winning the opening two games, the Oilers won the next four games to end their opponent’s dreams of lifting the Stanley Cup. Days after that heartbreaking defeat, another shocking update in the Kings’ dressing room invited mixed reactions from fans.
Minutes ago, it was reported by several sources that the Kings’ GM, Rob Blake, will not return for the next season. This comes after the team’s below-expected result in the playoffs, leaving the Kings hierarchy unhappy. The news spread like wildfire on social media, inviting some interesting reactions from hockey fans.
A section of fans put the blame of his departure on the Oilers, who have been quite infamous for inflicting such situations upon their opponents. One fan wrote, “Oilers ended him,” as the defeat had a drastic impact on the future of the Kings’ GM.
There is word this morning Rob Blake and the LA Kings have mutually agreed to part ways.
— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) May 5, 2025
However, some fans were strongly opposed to Blake leaving the Kings at a time when they were considered potential contenders to win the Stanley Cup. “Horrible for LA,” exclaimed one fan, who didn’t want the Kings’ GM to quit.
This is a developing story…
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