The Los Angeles Kings have appointed Hall of Fame executive Ken Holland as their new general manager, succeeding Rob Blake, who stepped down from the position earlier this month. Holland, known for his successful tenure with the Detroit Red Wings and more recently the Edmonton Oilers, faces the challenge of unlocking the potential of a talented Kings roster that has struggled in the playoffs despite consistent regular season performance.

Holland’s track record includes leading the Red Wings to four Stanley Cup championships and guiding the Oilers to multiple playoff appearances with star players Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. He will now work on improving the Kings’ playoff success, as they have not advanced past the first round since their last Cup win in 2014. Key decisions await him regarding free agents like Vladislav Gavrikov and Andrei Kuzmenko, as well as the future of veteran defenseman Drew Doughty.