Desjardins won't return as Kings coach
Los Angeles Kings interim head coach Willie Desjardins won't be back behind the bench next year, the team announced Sunday.
"Today we thanked Willie Desjardins for his effort and dedication while serving as our interim head coach," general manager Rob Blake said in a statement. "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."
Desjardins took over for John Stevens just 14 games into the season and couldn't right the ship, compiling a 27-34-8 record. The Kings finished with both the second-worst offense and overall record in the NHL.
The former head coach was also publicly criticized by Ilya Kovalchuk after making the high-paid forward a healthy scratch.
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