US EditionEx-Red Wings GM Ken Holland Happy to Be ‘Back in the Saddle’
- On Wednesday, the Los Angeles Kings appointed Hall of Fame executive Ken Holland to lead their hockey operations, succeeding Rob Blake who stepped down after eight seasons.
- The team reached a franchise plateau with four straight playoff appearances but lost in the first round each time to Edmonton or the Oilers.
- Holland, a Hall of Fame executive aged 69, led Detroit to four Stanley Cups and the Oilers to five playoff appearances before joining the Kings.
- The Kings matched their franchise record with 48 wins and 105 points this season but fell in the playoffs after winning the first two home games.
- Holland faces key decisions on unrestricted free agents and the fate of coach Jim Hiller, who led the team to two playoff appearances since February 2024.
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Kings introduce Ken Holland as general manager
EL SEGUNDO — Ken Holland was formally introduced as the 10th general manager in Kings’ franchise history on Thursday, holding court alongside team president Luc Robitaille at a well-attended news conference. Much of the Kings’ roster was on hand, ownership was represented by AEG’s Dan Beckerman and Jim Hiller’s coaching staff, which, along with the rest of the hockey ops group, will be retained barring any unforeseen development, was also presen…
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Jim Hiller will return as LA Kings' head coach, general manager Ken Holland says during his intro
Jim Hiller will return next season as the Los Angeles Kings' head coach, new general manager Ken Holland says.
·Cherokee County, United States
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