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Kings to name Ken Holland new general manager

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.

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Holland Expected to be Named Kings GM as Early as Tuesday

Relationships matter. And experience still counts for something in this world. After being featured on the short list of candidates for the LA Kings GM opening last week, all indications are Ken Holland will be announced as the man selected to fill the seat as early as Tuesday.

Los Angeles Kings News / Breakaway on SI / May 12

Kings Expected to Hire Hall of Fame GM

The Los Angeles Kings have lost to the Edmonton Oilers in the first round for four-straight years, so apparently, the solution is to hire their rival's old general manager.

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Los Angeles Kings News / The Hockey Writers / May 12

Kings Reportedly Closing in on Naming Ken Holland Their Next 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.

Davis Koch News / Inside The Rink / May 12

ECHL: Davis Koch Heads Overseas

Jacksonville Icemen forward Davis Koch is heading back overseas to Germany to join EC Bad Nauheim of the DEL2. In 70 games with the Icemen last season, the Surrey, BC native had 13 goals and 30 assists for 40 points.

Los Angeles Kings News / Breakaway on SI / May 12

Kings Assistant Coach Becoming Hot HC Target

The Los Angeles Kings' coaching staff will likely change before the 2025-2026 season begins. With the team searching for a new general manager, the status of the entire staff is up in the air.

Los Angeles Kings News / House of Hockey / May 12

Elliotte Friedman All-But-Confirms the Next General Manager of the LA Kings

Ken Holland was moved on by the Edmonton Oilers last summer, and now it appears that a division rival is set to hire him as their new General Manager.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 12

D.J. Smith Interviewing For Multiple Head Coach Vacancies

The Kings have given associate coach D.J. Smith permission to pursue head coaching opportunities across the league this offseason, Dennis Bernstein of The Fourth Period reports.

Kevin Fiala News / LA Kings Insider / May 12

Kevin Fiala joins Team Switzerland at 2025 IIHF World Championships

One more for the World Championships. As he did last season, Kings forward Kevin Fiala is a late addition for Team Switzerland, linking up with his teammates earlier today in advance of their third game of the tournament.

Ken Holland News / NHL Trade Talk / May 12

Ken Holland Expected to Be Hired as Next GM of Kings

Veteran executive Ken Holland appears to be closing in on the vacant general manager position with the Los Angeles Kings, according to multiple reports and commentary from the latest 32 Thoughts podcast.

Los Angeles Kings News / LA Kings Insider / May 12

3 early predictions for Kings offseason after Oilers series loss

The broken record that fans of the Los Angeles Kings everywhere thought would finally stop playing continues to drone on and on, much to their chagrin.

Ken Holland News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 10

Kings met with notable candidate to discuss GM position

Former Edmonton Oilers general manager Ken Holland recently met with the Los Angeles Kings to discuss their open GM position.

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Los Angeles Kings News / NHL Trade Talk / May 9

Top NHL Agent Declines Kings GM Interview, Holland Up for Role

Amid reports that the Los Angeles Kings are seeking new front office leadership following Rob Blake’s exit, Pat Brisson, a top NHL agent and co-head of CAA’s Hockey Division has emerged as a potential candidate.

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Los Angeles Kings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 9

Kings have work to do to take the next step

For the fourth consecutive season, the Los Angeles Kings were bounced from the opening round of the playoffs by the Edmonton Oilers. This year felt like the Kings’ best chance to turn their fortunes finally, and it certainly seemed likely after the Kings took a 2-0 series lead.

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Former Oilers GM Linked to Kings Opening

The Los Angeles Kings are one of the two NHL teams on the hunt for a new general manager to lead their front office, and a familiar foe might be at the top of their list.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 9

3 Kings trade candidates after Oilers series loss

The Los Angeles Kings lost to the Edmonton Oilers in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. If that sounds familiar, it’s because they have lost to Edmonton in the first round four years in a row.

Phillip Danault News / Daily Faceoff / May 8

Kings’ Phillip Danault added to Canada’s 2025 World Championship roster

Los Angeles Kings center Phillip Danault has been added to the Canadian roster that will compete at the 2025 IIHF World Championship, reports Daily Faceoff’s Steven Ellis.

Los Angeles Kings News / Hockey Royalty / May 7

The Goaltending Prospects

Goaltending was once a glaring weakness in the LA Kings’ pipeline, but it has probably become a bright spot over the last two years. Three years ago, the future at the goaltending position looked bleak.

Los Angeles Kings News / Blade of Steel / May 5

LA Kings Star Forward Makes Major Announcement Following GM's Departure

Adrian Kempe is set to be an unrestricted free agent next season, but now, he's made a major statement on his future in LA after Rob Blake's firing. The

Rob Blake News / Daily Faceoff / May 5

What’s next for the Kings after Rob Blake’s departure?

A new regime is on its way in Hollywood, with questions regarding the future of a former player turned executive. On Monday, the Los Angeles Kings announced that the team and general manager Rob Blake have agreed to part ways. The team will begin a search for a new general manager immediately.

Jim Hiller News / The Hockey Writers / May 3

Los Angeles Kings Should Fire Jim Hiller

After a fourth straight first-round loss to the Edmonton Oilers, the Los Angeles Kings have some decisions to make heading toward the 2025-26 season. They likely won’t consider trading everyone and rebuilding, so they will have to look at alternative options to improve.

Anze Kopitar News / Field Level Media / May 2

Kings' Anze Kopitar tabbed as finalist for Lady Byng Trophy

Los Angeles Kings captain Anze Kopitar will vie for his third Lady Byng Trophy after being named a finalist for the award on Friday. Kopitar, who won the award in 2016 and 2023, was joined by Vegas Golden Knights forward Jack Eichel and Tampa Bay Lightning forward Brayden Point as finalists.

NHL News / Field Level Media / May 2

Oilers knock Kings out of playoffs for fourth straight year

Connor Brown scored once in a three-point game and the Edmonton Oilers advanced to the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, again at the expense of the Los Angeles Kings, thanks to a 6-4 home-ice victory in Game 6 on Thursday.

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