But McLellan oversaw one of the top mainstay power-play units in the NHL. The Sharks ranked in the top 10 six times in his seven-year tenure. Probably more impactful is that his style is known to work well with both older and younger players. McLellan will have his hands full with the Kings, many of whom owned up to bad practices and a lack of hunger in the latter stages of their career.
Source: Los Angeles Times April 16, 2019 21:11 UTC