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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Robitaille on the Process of LA Hiring Laviolette, plus Update on Kings Beach Game
Just over 12 months ago, Kings President Luc Robitaille hired Ken Holland as the team’s new General Manager. Although the two knew each other previously, their time together in the same organization came nearly 25 years prior under vastly different circumstances. Holland was tasked with stepping in after Rob Blake’s departure following four consecutive first-round […]
7 Takeaways from Peter Laviolette’s Introduction in LA
The Kings have a new head coach, and he’s arrived with a plan and a philosophy. Peter Laviolette was formally introduced as the 32nd head coach in franchise history on Wednesday, bringing a résumé that speaks for itself: 846 wins in 1,594 games coached, 14 playoff appearances, three Stanley Cup Final appearances — with three […]
NHL RADIO REPLAY: Mayor’s Minutes – Laviolette Hiring, Holland’s Next Move, Doughty Contract, Kuemper Status
Follow @mayorNHL With several significant Kings stories percolating, Mayor’s Minutes returned to NHL Network Radio this week. In an all-new segment, John Hoven joined Jake Hahn and Victoria Matiash to share a fresh batch of hockey related opinions. Among the topics covered were: Peter Laviolette being named LA’s new head coach, what happened with DJ […]
RADIO REPLAY: Talking Kings Hiring Laviolette, His Assistants, Larkin Rumors, and Other Roster Moves
Follow @mayorNHL Building on the news that LA Kings GM Ken Holland is said to have hired veteran coach Peter Laviolette as the team’s new bench boss, Mayor’s Manor founder John Hoven joined Jason Gregor on Edmonton radio to offer a few early thoughts. Some of the topics covered included: the possibility of DJ Smith […]