The Kings are hiring Peter Laviolette to be their next head coach, according to several reports. Laviolette will replace Jim Hiller, who was fired on March 1. D.J. Smith served as the interim head coach through the remainder of the season and playoffs.
Laviolette brings a wealth of experience, with 23 seasons behind NHL benches for the Islanders, Hurricanes, Flyers, Predators, Capitals, and Rangers. His 846 career wins is seventh all-time. He has won three conference championships and a Stanley Cup with the Hurricanes in 2006.
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Kings hiring Laviolette
The Kings are hiring Peter Laviolette to be their next head coach, according to several reports. Laviolette will replace Jim Hiller, who was fired on March 1. D.J. Smith served as the interim head coach through the remainder of the season and playoffs.
Laviolette brings a wealth of experience, with 23 seasons behind NHL benches for the Islanders, Hurricanes, Flyers, Predators, Capitals, and Rangers. His 846 career wins is seventh all-time. He has won three conference championships and a Stanley Cup with the Hurricanes in 2006.
My take: Meet the new boss, same as the old boss.
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