As per LA Kings PR, Rob Blake and the Los Angeles Kings have mutually agreed to part ways following the team's failure to make it past the 1st round of the playoffs for the fourth straight year.

Hired on April 10, 2017, Blake had the fourth longest tenure as general manager, behind only franchise legends Rogie Vachon, Dave Taylor, and two-time Stanley Cup winner, Dean Lombardi. 

Under Blake's leadership, the Kings posted a regular season record of 309-238-71 (.557 PTS%), qualifying for the playoffs in five of his eight-year tenure. The Kings, however, are still looking for their first playoff series win since the 2014 Stanley Cup Final against the New York Rangers.