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 Los Angeles Kings and vice president/general manager Rob Blake mutually agreed to part ways, team president Luc Robitaille announced Monday. The search for a replacement will begin immediately.

The Kings and long-embattled general manager Rob Blake have mutually agreed to part ways, the team announced Monday, four days after the team’s fourth consecutive first-round playoff loss to the Edmonton Oilers.