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EL SEGUNDO — Willie Desjardins has been interim head coach of the Kings for less than a week, having been hired Sunday after John Stevens was fired. He already finds himself talking about a local tragedy that has broken the hearts of so many Southern Californians, and devastated the lives of so many.
On Wednesday night, just three days after Desjardins took the job, 12 people were gunned down inside the Borderline Bar & Grill in Thousand Oaks. The alleged gunman, Ian David Long, took his own life after taking those of innocents just looking to enjoy a night of country line-dancing.
The Kings on Thursday night honored the victims and their families prior to their game against Minnesota, which defeated the Kings 3-1.
Players from both teams wore a special sticker with the word “Enough” on their helmets and held up signs that said the same during a moment of silence before the game.
Desjardins spoke in somber tones about the most recent senseless massacre in this country, following practice Friday.
He appreciated what the Kings did in their tribute.
“And I thought the message they’re saying about ‘Enough,’ it’s important,” Desjardins said. “It’s important for everybody to try and figure out how can we change that. How can we find a way to make it so it’s safe?
Second-year forward Michael Amadio made the Kings’ roster out of training camp, but he was sent down to the Ontario Reign of the AHL briefly before being recalled Nov. 3. He’s been a healthy scratch in the three games since.
He was asked what it’s going to take for him to get back in a game. He’s played in nine, but one since Oct. 25.
“Just prove that I’m working hard in practice, bringing my work ethic every day and bringing the right attitude to the rink and, hopefully, I get the opportunity soon,” he said.
Amadio said he has talked with Desjardins about what he wants from a player.
Desjardins said that, like the rest of the so-called second group, Amadio has to step up and be counted. Desjardins said that can only happen by Amadio playing, and he hinted that might be Saturday when the Kings host Calgary at 7 p.m.
The core veterans consisting of Anze Kopitar, Dustin Brown, Alec Martinez and Drew Doughty – to name just a few – won Stanley Cup titles in 2012 and 2014.
Amadio has one goal and no assists in nine games.
Former coach Stevens released a statement through the Kings on Friday.
“I would like to thank Mr. and Mrs. Anschutz, Dan Beckerman and the entire Kings organization for the opportunity to be a part of the Kings family for the past nine years,” it began. “It was an honor and a privilege to work with the players, coaches and support staff who were so dedicated and committed to the process of winning.
Stevens was an assistant before being promoted to head coach ahead of the 2017-18 season.
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