And the Kings thought the season of difficulties was over with the final game of the season.

Unfortunately it seems to never end for Dean Lombardi. Just a week after the end of the LA Kings season, there was more to think about, and more damage to control.

BREAKING: @LVMPD confirms #NHL player Jarret Stoll arrested for possession of cocaine at Wet Republic in Las Vegas today. @8NewsNow #8NN

— Vanessa_Murphy (@Vanessa_Murphy) April 18, 2015

Stoll is slated to become a free agent July 1st and there was question of whether or not the Kings would re-sign him as is.

The 32-year old Stoll is coming off his worst statistical season to date and has dealt with a slew of injuries and poor performances in recent seasons.

The Kings have released an official statement:

A Statement From The LA Kings Regarding Jarret Stoll ->> http://t.co/SXpGiUKEZj pic.twitter.com/dLQpRElMs5

— LA Kings (@LAKings) April 18, 2015

Stoll posted bail this morning and awaits a hearing (today).

Per Clark County jail, Jarret Stoll is out of custody. Bail appears to have been $5,000, with hearing scheduled tomorrow.

— Rich Hammond (@Rich_Hammond) April 18, 2015

More details will come as the story develops. The headaches continue for Dean Lombardi. After a disappointing season, and a season in which the team had to deal with the Slava Voynov domestic abuse case, this is not the offseason start they wanted.

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