洛杉矶国王于2026年3月1日解雇了教练Jim Hiller, 在败选和淘汰决赛后, 提名D. J. 史密斯临时教练。 The LA Kings fired coach Jim Hiller on March 1, 2026, after a losing streak and playoff elimination, naming D.J. Smith interim coach.

洛杉矶国王于2026年3月1日解雇了首席教练Jim Hiller。 The Los Angeles Kings fired head coach Jim Hiller on March 1, 2026, after a five-game losing streak and a fall out of playoff contention, naming D.J. 史密斯担任本季剩余时间的临时总教练 Smith as interim head coach for the remainder of the season. 这一决定是在以8-1击败埃德蒙顿油人队之后做出的,球迷们为希勒的解雇高呼,国王队以24-21-14的成绩在最后的西部联赛小牌位置上缺少三分. The decision followed an 8-1 loss to the Edmonton Oilers, where fans chanted for Hiller’s dismissal, and came as the Kings sat three points out of the final Western Conference wild-card spot with a 24-21-14 record. Hiller在与国王的175场比赛中创下了93-58-24个纪录,由Smith取而代之。 Smith是一位前渥太华参议员教练,他于2024年2月加入国王团队。 Hiller, who had a 93-58-24 record in 175 games with the Kings, was replaced by Smith, a former Ottawa Senators coach who joined the Kings’ staff in February 2024. 该小组还推动马特·格林教练成为助理教练。 The team also promoted player development coach Matt Greene to assistant coach. 尽管Hiller的献身精神令人赞叹, 但总经理Ken Holland(Ken Holland)指出有必要改变领导力, General manager Ken Holland cited the need for a leadership change to maximize the team’s potential despite praising Hiller’s dedication.