Kings' Hiring of Peter Laviolette Signals a Shift Toward More Offensively Minded Hockey
The veteran coach is expected to sign a three-year deal after the Kings’ fifth straight first-round exit and a 220-goal season, officials said.
- On Tuesday, the Los Angeles Kings announced Peter Laviolette as their new head coach, ending weeks of speculation that the winningest American-born NHL coach would join the Toronto Maple Leafs.
- General Manager Ken Holland hired the 61-year-old to revitalize an offense that finished 29th in scoring last season with just 220 goals, the fewest among all playoff teams.
- With 1,594 career games coached, the veteran holds the ninth-highest total in NHL history; his resume includes a 2006 Stanley Cup championship with the Carolina Hurricanes and three appearances in the Final.
- Implementing an aggressive mindset, he plans to reunite with winger Artemi Panarin to help the team reach a goal of 250 total scores next season, according to the GM.
- Tasked with breaking a streak of five consecutive first-round playoff exits, the coach signed a three-year contract and intends to apply a "trident approach" to reshape the team's culture.
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The Toronto Star
Kings’ hiring of Peter Laviolette signals a shift toward more offensively minded hockey
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — In hiring Peter Laviolette as their new head coach, the Los Angeles Kings signaled a break from the too often defensive-focused hockey that won them
Idaho Press
Kings' hiring of Peter Laviolette signals a shift toward more offensively minded hockey
The Los Angeles Kings have hired Peter Laviolette as their new head coach, aiming to boost their offense. General manager Ken Holland introduced Laviolette on Wednesday, highlighting his track record of offensive success. Laviolette, who has coached several NHL teams,…
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