What does Marc Crawford's firing do? It gives his former GM another year or two’s excuse not to win. But Kings fans aren't likely to buy it. Instead, they’ll hold Lombardi to the three-year commitment he made when he (and Crawford) came to town in 2006. This year, it's win, Mr. GM, or your time is up.

The Los Angeles Kings fired head coach Marc Crawford Tuesday; only two years into his tenure. Crawford posted a 59-84-21 record with the Kings and was never able to make the playoffs. The search for a new coach will begin immediately.

The Los Angeles Kings had yet another season to forget. The franchise that once had Wayne Gretzky, finished last in the Pacific Division, and tied the Tampa Bay Lightning for fewest points in the league with 71. Here’s a season recap.

Throughout the 2007-08 season, photographer Travis Hanable will cover numerous NHL games for Inside Hockey. Click here to view a sampling of his work, including a recent game between the Los Angeles Kings and Anaheim Ducks at the Staples Center...

Joe Thornton and the Sharks have gone 16-0-2 following the deadline day arrival of defenseman Brian Campbell. On Thursday night, they head to Los Angeles to take on the Kings, in a game televised in brilliant 1080i on HDNet, live at 10:30 p.m. ET.

Captain Marian Gaborik and the Minnesota Wild are locked in a tight battle for the Northwest Division title. On Saturday night, watch them take on the Los Angeles Kings in brilliant 1080i on HDNet, live at 8:00 p.m. ET.

Throughout the 2007-08 season, photographer Alex Surrey will cover numerous NHL games for Inside Hockey. Click here to view a sampling of his work, including a recent game between the Los Angeles Kings and Vancouver Canucks at the Staples Center...