During last week’s introductory press conference, where Kings GM Ken Holland introduced new head coach Peter Laviolette, there was some mention of the team’s assistant coaches. And we now have a brief update to pass along. When asked about the status of assistant coaches Newell Brown and Matt Greene at the time, Holland indicated it […]
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Kings Of The Podcast Ep. 258: Trade Deadline Eve
With the NHL Trade Deadline looming on Friday, Kings Of The Podcast is back with another action-packed episode. Join in, as co-hosts John Hoven and Dennis Bernstein dig in with thoughts on Jim Hiller being relieved of his duties, DJ taking over, Matt Greene joining the coaching ranks… and, of course, what type of moves […]
Holland Press Conference: Initial Notes and Quotes
Building upon the coaching change that came Sunday morning, Kings GM Ken Holland held a brief press conference to meet with local media. We’ll have a full article up later today. For now, here are a few quick highlights: #GoKingsGo presser… Holland was hoping the time off from the Olympic break would be a turning […]
BREAKING NEWS: Kings Fire Hiller, Smith to Coach with Greene as Assistant
Well, it happened. Sunday morning brought the news that Kings head coach Jim Hiller has been relieved of his duties. Sitting outside a playoff spot with only 23 games remaining on their schedule, GM Ken Holland couldn’t wait any longer. Despite a season that has seen more lows than highs, the club is still within […]
Projected Lineups: Kings vs. Flames, with the Heat Rising in LA
Another game and another question. Will tonight be a turning point or more of the same? Coming out of the Olympic break, few would have imagined things going as badly as they have for coach Jim Hiller’s LA Kings. Despite bringing in Artemi Panarin and being well-rested after three weeks off, the group has been […]