Kings
dump Sutter, Lombardi in front office shake-up
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[April 11, 2017]
(Reuters) - The Los Angeles
Kings made huge changes to their front office on Monday as they
fired coach Darryl Sutter and general manager Dean Lombardi, who
helped guide the team to its two NHL Stanley Cup titles.
Luc Robitaille was named club president, and fellow former Kings
standout and Hockey Hall of Famer Rob Blake was selected as vice
president and general manager.
The Kings won the Stanley Cup in 2012 and 2014 but missed the
playoffs for the second time in three years this season.
Dan Beckerman, president and CEO of AEG, the Kings' parent company,
said in a statement the moves were made with a view to the team's
future.
"This was an extremely difficult decision and was made with an
enormous amount of consideration for what we have accomplished in
our past,” said Beckerman. "But the present and future of our
organization is the highest priority."
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Sutter was hired in December 2011 and led the team to a memorable
title run as the eighth seed in the Western Conference. He also
guided the Kings to the Western Conference Final in 2013.
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Kings Head Coach Darryl Sutter is seen on the players bench as they
played the Edmonton Oilers during the period at Rogers Place. Walter
Tychnowicz-USA TODAY Sports
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Sutter and Lombardi, hired in 2006, depart after recording the most
wins for a Kings coach and general manager.
(Writing by Jahmal Corner in Los Angeles; Editing by Peter
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