US EditionReports: Kings expected to name Ken Holland their new GM
- Ken Holland is anticipated to take over as the new general manager of the Los Angeles Kings, succeeding Rob Blake whose contract was not renewed following the team's repeated early elimination in the first round of the playoffs for the fourth consecutive year in 2025.
- Blake's departure comes as the Kings have not advanced beyond the first playoff round since their 2014 Stanley Cup win, prompting the search for experienced leadership.
- Holland, aged 69, started as a scout for Detroit in 1985 and won four Stanley Cups as an executive, serving as GM for three championships and later revitalizing the Edmonton Oilers before his five-year contract ended in July 2024.
- During Holland's tenure, Detroit made 25 consecutive playoff appearances and won more regular-season games than any franchise, while Edmonton reached the playoffs in each of his five seasons and advanced to the 2022 Western Conference finals.
- Holland’s hiring indicates the Kings plan to utilize his extensive championship background and proven leadership to overcome their recent playoff challenges, with an official confirmation anticipated sometime this week, potentially as soon as Tuesday.
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Reports: Kings expected to name Ken Holland their new GM
Ken Holland, who won four Stanley Cup titles as an executive with the Detroit Red Wings, is expected to become the Kings’ next general manager, according to multiple reports on Monday night. Holland would replace Rob Blake, the Kings’ GM and vice president of hockey operations whose contract was not renewed after a fourth straight first-round playoff exit. An announcement is expected later this week, possibly as early as Tuesday. Holland, 69, be…
Sources: Kings expected to name Holland next GM
Ken Holland, who won four Stanley Cups as an executive with the Detroit Red Wings and helped lead the Edmonton Oilers to a runner-up finish last season, is expected to become general manager of the Los Angeles Kings, sources confirmed to ESPN on Monday.
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Report: Los Angeles Kings Choose New General Manager
The Los Angeles Kings have reportedly made hired a new general manager. Reports are emerging the Ken Holland has been hired as the team’s next GM. News first emerged on Monday afternoon, but details have yet to be finalized. This news came via Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. The Kings are closing in on Ken Holland as their next GM, per @FriedgeHNIC. pic.twitter.com/k4N2RdquoU — Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) May 13, 2025 Ken Holland Hired as New General…
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