Under the former star defenseman, the Kings made five postseasons but failed to advance, including Thursday’s ouster by Edmonton for the fourth year in a row

The Kings and general manager Rob Blake have mutually agreed to part ways, four days after the team’s first-round playoff loss.

Rob Blake is out after eight seasons as the Los Angeles Kings' vice president and general manager. The Kings announced a mutual parting with Blake on Monday, four days after Los Angeles lost to Edmonton in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs for the fourth consecutive season.