After coming up short for the Islanders’ GM vacancy, Marc Bergevin will remain in his role with the Kings as a senior advisor, John Hoven of Mayor’s Manor reports. Los Angeles hired Bergevin, 59, midway through the 2021-22 campaign. He’s remained with the team since as one of the top input men for former GM Rob Blake. He’ll now continue to do the same for Ken Holland, whom the … [Read more...] about Kings Retaining Marc Bergevin As Senior Advisor
Holland Plans To Be Aggressive As Kings GM
In a long-winded interview with the Los Angeles Kings’ new General Manager, Ken Holland, The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun believes the Kings are going ’big game hunting’ under their new leadership. Per a quote from the interview, Holland said, “I plan to be aggressive. Ownership is prepared to go to the cap. The goal is to put a competitive team on the ice and, at the right time, … [Read more...] about Holland Plans To Be Aggressive As Kings GM
Hiller Will Remain Head Coach Next Season
Speaking at his introductory press conference today (video link), Kings GM Ken Holland revealed that head coach Jim Hiller will remain with Los Angeles for next season. Hiller just completed his first full season as head coach of the team with the Kings picking up 105 points in the standings, tying their franchise record set back in 1974-75. However, they weren’t able to … [Read more...] about Hiller Will Remain Head Coach Next Season
Offseason Checklist: Anaheim Ducks
The offseason has arrived for half of the league’s teams that aren’t taking part in the playoffs plus those eliminated in the first round. Accordingly, it’s time to examine what they will need to accomplish over the coming months. Next up is a look at Anaheim. After a rocky showing in 2023-24, the Ducks bounced back relatively well this year with a 21-point jump in the … [Read more...] about Offseason Checklist: Anaheim Ducks
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. He’s already received multiple interviews. Smith has been with L.A. for just over 15 months. The Kings hired him in February 2024 after the Senators fired him as their head coach two months prior. He … [Read more...] about D.J. Smith Interviewing For Multiple Head Coach Vacancies