Luc Robitaille Drops Surprising Hint About Jim Hiller’s Potential Return as Kings’ Coach—What It Could Mean for the Team’s Future

Change rippled through the Kings organization just yesterday as they parted ways with Rob Blake, the man who’d been steering the general manager’s ship for the better part of eight seasons. Yet, amidst the shuffle, Kings president Luc Robitaille didn’t waver when talking about the man behind the bench. He’s got serious faith that Jim Hiller—the head coach who’s been making waves in his rookie season—will be back next year. But here’s the kicker: the ultimate call on that matter won’t be his. It’ll be in the hands of whoever steps in as the new GM. Robitaille’s not about to tie down fresh leadership, wanting to give the next GM the autonomy to shape the team’s future. Still, you can tell he’s rooting hard for Hiller, praising a season that matched some of the best in franchise history despite the playoff heartbreak. With Blake’s exit marking the end of an era—and a new chapter looming—there’s a palpable sense of urgency and opportunity swirling around the Kings. The offseason’s about to get interesting, no doubt. LEARN MOREA day after parting ways with his general manager, Kings president Luc Robitaille expressed confidence in his head coach, saying he expected Jim Hiller would be back with the team next season. Yet the final decision, he added, would be with the new GM.

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