As the Kings continue their search for their new general manager, it appears they kicked the tires on assessing veteran agent Pat Brisson’s interest in the position. However, Pierre LeBrun of TSN and The Athletic relays (Twitter link) that Brisson is not expected to be interviewed for the role as he doesn’t have any interest in leaving his agent role with CAA. Brisson was … [Read more...] about Pat Brisson Not Interested In Kings’ GM Job
Ducks Name Joel Quenneville Head Coach
12:30 PM: The Ducks have made the hiring of Joel Quenneville official. He will man an NHL bench for the first time since 2021 next season. 10:00 AM: The Anaheim Ducks are expected to name veteran NHL head coach Joel Quenneville as the 12th head coach in franchise history, per TSN’s Darren Dreger. This will be Quenneville’s first coaching job since resigning form the Florida … [Read more...] about Ducks Name Joel Quenneville Head Coach
Kings Want To Extend Vladislav Gavrikov, Andrei Kuzmenko
Yesterday, the Los Angeles Kings mutually parted ways with their former General Manager, Rob Blake. Despite this change, the team is reportedly looking to secure contract extensions for defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov and forward Andrei Kuzmenko, who are set to become unrestricted free agents this summer (Tweet Link). Gavrikov has emerged as a top-four option in the Kings’ … [Read more...] about Kings Want To Extend Vladislav Gavrikov, Andrei Kuzmenko
Kings, Rob Blake Mutually Part Ways
The Kings are mutually parting ways with general manager Rob Blake, sources tell Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman (X link). Los Angeles quickly confirmed the news. For now, team president Luc Robitaille is staying on. He’ll lead a search for Blake’s successor beginning immediately, the Kings said. They haven’t named an interim GM, but it’s likely Robitaille or director of hockey … [Read more...] about Kings, Rob Blake Mutually Part Ways
Kings Notes: Jeannot, Kopitar, Lewis, Bergevin
The Los Angeles Kings held exit interviews on Monday, providing a chance for many players to share their final thoughts on this year and first impressions of next season. For forward Tanner Jeannot, it was a chance to share more about the injury that held him out of the final 19 games of the season. Jeannot told with Kings insider Zach Dooley, that he sustained a groin injury … [Read more...] about Kings Notes: Jeannot, Kopitar, Lewis, Bergevin