The Los Angeles Kings hired Hall of Fame hockey executive Ken Holland as their general manager. LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Kings hired Hall of Fame hockey executive Ken Holland as their general manager on Wednesday.

Rob Blake is out after eight seasons as the Los Angeles Kings' vice president and general manager. The Kings announced a mutual parting with Blake on Monday, four days after Los Angeles lost to Edmonton in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs for the fourth consecutive season.

The Los Angeles Kings are "putting the finishing touches" on a deal to hire Ken Holland as general manager, according to TSN's Pierre LeBrun.