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Kings Axe Hiller, Tap D.J. Smith as Interim
The Los Angeles Kings fire head coach Jim Hiller on Sunday after fans chanted his name during that humiliating 8-1 home loss to Edmonton, signaling the end of a rough stretch that included defensive meltdowns against Seattle and Vegas. General manager Ken Holland pulls the trigger despite a recent shutout win over Calgary, promoting associate coach D.J. Smith - the guy who couldn't crack the playoffs in Ottawa - to interim status with Matt Greene stepping up as assistant.
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