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Los Angeles Kings Officially Hire Ken Holland as General Manager

Holland, a Hall of Fame executive with four Stanley Cups, is tasked with overcoming the Kings' playoff struggles after four straight first-round exits.

Overview

  • The Los Angeles Kings announced Ken Holland as their new general manager on Wednesday, with a press conference scheduled for Thursday to formally introduce him.
  • Holland replaces Rob Blake, whose contract was not renewed following the Kings' fourth consecutive first-round playoff loss to the Edmonton Oilers.
  • A Hockey Hall of Fame inductee, Holland brings a championship pedigree, having led the Detroit Red Wings to four Stanley Cups and recently guiding the Edmonton Oilers to the 2024 Stanley Cup Final.
  • Holland's immediate priorities include evaluating head coach Jim Hiller's position and making key roster decisions to improve postseason performance.
  • The Kings, despite regular-season success and matching franchise records for wins and points this season, have not advanced past the first round of the playoffs since 2014.