David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period: Had reported earlier that Los Angeles Kings forward Adrian Kempe could be looking for $10 million on a contract extension with the Kings.
The Los Angeles Kings have been unable to get over the hump of the opening round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the last four consecutive seasons, having lost on each occasion to the Edmonton Oilers.
Eric Stephens of The Athletic: (mailbag) Anaheim Ducks defensemen Jacob Trouba and Radko Gudas are entering the final years of their contract. If the Ducks are in playoff contention, it’s unlikely that they would move either, unless either player wants to be moved.
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Every NHL player faces some degree of pressure. Even Aleksander Barkov, who has captained the Florida Panthers to back-to-back titles. However, some players certainly face more pressure than most, and of course inherently some players are facing the most pressure.
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For a fourth straight season, the Los Angeles Kings fell in the first round of the playoffs to the Edmonton Oilers. The franchise did not bring back Rob Blake as the general manager, bringing in Ken Holland to attempt to solve the Oilers conundrum.
Old habits die hard. And for Ken Holland, it didn’t take long to start putting the band back together in his new gig with the Los Angeles Kings. According to Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal, former Oilers director of amateur scouting Tyler Wright is heading south to join Holland in LA, where he’s been named director of player personnel.
Four years sure do go by quickly. It’s almost hard to believe that it’s been as long since the Edmonton Oilers and Zach Hyman signed a seven-year deal carrying a $5.5-million cap hit — but that’s probably because it’s felt like Hyman has been an Oiler for life.
Before free agency opened, the Los Angeles Kings and general manager (GM) Ken Holland knew they had lots of work to do to try and fill their glaring holes while also wanting to ice a roster that had improved.
On Friday (July 4), Edmonton Oilers prospect Luca Munzenberger signed with German club Kölner Haie of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL), essentially bringing an end to any future the 22-year-old defenceman might have had with the Oilers.
There is still time for these teams to change their offseason, and one big trade can still impact things, but through the first week, these teams have dropped the ball. So far.
The Los Angeles Kings went into the offseason knowing change was needed. That’s why they brought in former Detroit Red Wings and Edmonton Oilers executive Ken Holland to transform this team from playoff team to Stanley Cup contender.
LA Kings GM Ken Holland has made several questionable signings in free agency so far, and now fans have taken to social media to absolutely blast him. Ken Holland certainly made waves on July 1st after a string of head-scratching signings with the Los Angeles Kings.
Derek Van Diest of NHL.com: Edmonton OIlers GM Stan Bowman said they are eager and ready to talk contract extension with Connor McDavid and his camp whenever they’re ready.
Already enshrined in the Hockey Hall of Fame as a builder, Holland appears to still be motivated to prove himself as a top executive in the NHL.
Just over a month ago, the LA Kings announced Ken Holland as their new general manager. Since then, Holland has been tirelessly working the phones, gathering insights on his new team, and planning the next steps to guide the Kings toward playoff success after four years of postseason struggles.
After four straight seasons of the same script and falling to the hands of the Edmonton Oilers in Round 1 again, the Los Angeles Kings have opted for some
New Los Angeles Kings general manager Ken Holland met with the media on Thursday, outlining his vision for the team and clarifying that he has the green light to make bold moves this offseason.
The Los Angeles Kings named Ken Holland their new general manager on Wednesday. Terms were not disclosed. Holland replaces Rob Blake, fired by the club last week after eight seasons.
A familiar is back in the front office. Per Daily Faceoff insider Frank Seravalli, and first reported by Rod Pedersen, the Los Angeles Kings are closing in on hiring Ken Holland to become the team’s next general manager.
While eight teams are still fighting for their chances at Lord Stanley, the rest of the 24 eliminated teams are focused on how to improve their teams and build toward next season and who may be leading them there.
A Stanley Cup-winning executive is finding a new home. According to Daily Faceoff insider Frank Seravalli, the Los Angeles Kings will be hiring Ken Holland to become the team’s first general manager.
After losing in the first round for the fourth straight season, the Los Angeles Kings decided to make some changes to their front office as they shift their focus to the 2025 NHL Entry Draft and free agency.
Former Edmonton Oilers general manager Ken Holland recently met with the Los Angeles Kings to discuss their open GM position.
The former Oilers and Red Wings general manager is reportedly the Islanders’ top choice to fill their GM vacancy.
A former front office mainstay is moving to a different role. On Tuesday, NHL senior executive vice president of hockey operations Colin Campbell announced that former general manager Ken Holland has been hired as a consultant for the league’s hockey operations department.
The Edmonton Oilers won’t bring assistant general manager Brad Holland into the 2024-25 season, announcing the two sides have mutually parted ways.
The Oilers came within one win of the Stanley Cup, which would have been the GM's fifth had they been successful.
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