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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.

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Former Detroit Red Wings and Edmonton Oilers general manager Ken Holland, shown in a May 20, 2015, file photo, is expected to be named the Kings’ new GM this week, according to multiple reports Monday night. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
May 1, 2025; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN;The Los Angeles Kings console Los Angeles Kings goaltender Darcy Kuemper (35) after the Edmonton Oilers eliminated them in game six of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images/File Photo

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.