Todd McLellan is out of the running for the Buffalo Sabres' head coaching vacancy, reports TSN's Bob McKenzie.

The former Edmonton Oilers bench boss was reportedly a leading candidate for the job, which became available upon Phil Housley's firing after two seasons in Buffalo. However, a deal was never finalized, according to McKenzie.

McLellan has also been tied to the Los Angeles Kings' opening after the club announced interim coach Willie Desjardins won't be returning next season. He'll head to L.A. next week for an official interview with the Kings, a source told TSN's Pierre LeBrun.

The 51-year-old coach was let go by the Oilers in November after joining the team prior to the 2015-16 campaign. McLellan also spent seven seasons with the San Jose Sharks prior to his gig in Northern Alberta and owns a career coaching record of 434-282-90.

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