Jim Hiller will return next season as the Los Angeles Kings’ head coach, new general manager Ken Holland says. Holland praised Hiller and looked ahead to their new partnership during the Hall of Fame hockey executive’s introductory news conference at the Kings’ training complex.

The Los Angeles Kings were eliminated from the postseason in the first round by the Edmonton Oilers for the fourth straight year. Despite leading the series 2-0, Los Angeles couldn't muster up another win,

Jim Hiller will return as coach of the Los Angeles Kings, new general manager Ken Holland said Thursday.