Kings fire their coach

And just because it's been one of those sports weeks, the Los Angeles Kings have removed coach Terry Murray — "relieved him of his duties," in press release speak. The team has been stumbling lately, and has regressed this season despite some key signings, and they are out of town for awhile on an eastern road swing. So Murray is out after three-plus seasons, a 139-106-30 record and a couple of disappointing playoff appearances. Assistant coach John Stevens, a former NHL head coach, takes over on an interim basis.

The Ducks' fired their coach, Randy Carlyle, a few weeks ago.

Terry Murray meets the media in LA Observed file photo