The Los Angeles Kings are considering former New York Rangers head coach Peter Laviolette as a potential coaching candidate, alongside Jay Woodcroft and interim coach D.J. Smith. Laviolette, who took the 2025-26 season off after a mixed tenure with the Rangers, has a successful playoff history, winning a Stanley Cup with the Carolina Hurricanes. The Kings aim to enhance their playoff performance, having lost in the first round for five consecutive seasons, and will face challenges after Anze Kopitar’s retirement. Laviolette’s experience could be pivotal in improving the team’s competitiveness in a tightening Pacific Division.
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Peter Laviolette Considered for Kings Coaching Position
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