Helene Elliott: Interim coach Jim Hiller gives Kings a blueprint for success, and they execute it
LOS ANGELES — In the few days since Jim Hiller took over as the Kings' interim coach, he has deliberately worked more on changing players' mood than on changing the team's strategy. His first directive Thursday, after he led them through practice for the first time, was simple and not revolutionary: Have fun. Work hard. Work for each other, and it will become enjoyable and build camaraderie, ...
LOS ANGELES — In the few days since Jim Hiller took over as the Kings' interim coach, he has deliberately worked more on changing players' mood than on changing the team's strategy.
His first directive Thursday, after he led them through practice for the first time, was simple and not revolutionary: Have fun. Work hard. Work for each other, and it will become enjoyable and build camaraderie, so you'll have an easier path toward returning to a solid early-season form. Players liked what they heard.
"We've been through ups and downs this year. It's time to have fun again. It's time to come to the
