The separation was finalized last weekend but Rob Blake had been talking with Luc Robitaille about his future as the Los Angeles Kings’ general manager for months, if not longer. Blake, who was finishing up his contract,

Under the former star defenseman, the Kings made five postseasons but failed to advance, including last week’s ouster by Edmonton for the fourth year in a row.

Rob Blake has agreed to step down as general manager of the Kings following the team's fourth consecutive first-round playoff series loss to the Oilers.