Former Detroit Red Wings general manager Ken Holland interviewed by LA Kings for general manager job
Former Detroit Red Wings GM Ken Holland turned down an offer from the New York Islanders and interviewed with the Los Angeles Kings for their general manager position, according to TSN hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun.
Holland met with Kings president Luc Robitaille on Thursday as the team seeks a replacement for Rob Blake, who was let go after eight seasons following another first-round playoff loss to the Edmonton Oilers.
Holland, 69, spent five seasons as Edmonton's general manager from 2019-24, leading the team all the way to the Stanley Cup final before falling to the Florida Panthers in a seven-game series.
Following the conclusion of the 2023-24 season, Holland left the organization upon the expiration of his contract.
The Vernon, B.C. native currently works as a consultant for the NHL's department of hockey operations. Prior to his time in Edmonton, Holland won three Stanley Cups as executive vice president and general manager of the Detroit Red Wings from 1997-2019. He also added another title while working as the team's assistant general manager.
Following the conclusion of the 2023-24 season, Holland left the organization upon the expiration of his contract.
The Vernon, B.C. native currently works as a consultant for the NHL's department of hockey operations. Prior to his time in Edmonton, Holland won three Stanley Cups as executive vice president and general manager of the Detroit Red Wings from 1997-2019. He also added another title while working as the team's assistant general manager.
Holland, age 69, served as the Oilers GM from 2019 to 2024, leading Edmonton to the Stanley Cup Final in 2024, where they lost to the Florida Panthers in seven games.
Ken Holland and Kings president Luc Robitaille met yesterday. Obviously no surprise. I would expect the Kings to talk to a number of candidates.
After his contract expired, he left the Oilers and now works as a consultant for the NHL's department of hockey operations but hopes to make a comeback in a management role, but declined a recent offer from the New York Islanders.
Before Edmonton, Holland won three Stanley Cups as Detroit's GM from 1997 to 2019 and one as assistant GM.
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