
Laviolette Poised to Coach the Kings on a Three-Year Pact
Multiple reports say the Los Angeles Kings will hire Peter Laviolette as head coach on a three-year deal, beating out interest from the Oilers and Maple Leafs; a formal announcement and press conference were expected soon. Laviolette has a history of quickly lifting teams (Isles, Hurricanes, Flyers, Predators, Capitals, Rangers), but longer tenures have sometimes cooled, so a three-year term fits the Kings’ plan for a refreshed voice and offseason changes.













