6+ hour, 39+ min ago  (501+ words) June 9, 2026 / 4: 12 PM PDT / AP Peter Laviolette will be the next head coach of the Los Angeles Kings, the team announced on Tuesday. He will be the permanent replacement for interim coach D. J. Smith, who replaced Jim Hiller in March. The 61-year-old…...

12+ hour, 7+ min ago  (374+ words) The Los Angeles Kings announced Tuesday the hiring of veteran NHL coach Peter Laviolette as the franchise's new head coach. Laviolette, 61, becomes the 32nd head coach in franchise history and joins the Kings with 846 career regular-season victories, the seventh-most in NHL…...

7+ hour, 12+ min ago  (663+ words) When you're an interim head coach in the NHL, it's not a great sign to be a month and a half into your offseason with the word interim still attached to your title, hanging around like a bad party guest....

12+ hour, 7+ min ago  (372+ words) The Los Angeles Kings announced Tuesday the hiring of veteran NHL coach Peter Laviolette as the franchise's new head coach. Laviolette, 61, becomes the 32nd head coach in franchise history and joins the Kings with 846 career regular-season victories, the seventh-most in NHL…...

15+ hour, 10+ min ago  (188+ words) 61-year-old is 7th on NHL wins list; Los Angeles was eliminated in 1st round of playoffs Peter Laviolette was hired as coach of the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday." The 61-year-old replaced D. J. Smith, who took over on an interim basis after Jim…...

15+ hour, 19+ min ago  (237+ words) One of the most experienced head coaches on the market is on his way to L. A. The Los Angeles Kings have officially hired Peter Laviolette as their new head coach, the team announced Tuesday. Laviolette, 61, has been a head coach for…...

13+ hour, 27+ min ago  (136+ words) There are several reasons for any hockey fan to grab a look at tonight's Vegas vs. Canes playoff game in Nevada's glittering city tonight. 1. This is one of the best Cup Finals in memory. 2. John Tortorella and Rod Brind'Amour are…...

18+ hour, 39+ min ago  (499+ words) The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the Kings hadn't yet announced the results of their lengthy search for a permanent replacement for interim coach D. J. Smith, who replaced Jim Hiller in March. The 61-year-old Laviolette is expected to get…...

14+ hour, 59+ min ago  (226+ words) An Instant Reaction to the Kings hiring Peter Laviolette on the latest episode of All The Kings Men! The NHL Tonight crew discusses Peter Laviolette becoming the new coach of the LA Kings Hear from Kings General Manager Ken Holland…...

15+ hour, 19+ min ago  (526+ words) Peter Laviolette Named LA Kings Head Coach NHL. com Peter Laviolette Named LA Kings Head Coach The LA Kings have named Peter Laviolette as the club's 32nd head coach in franchise history, it was announced today by Vice President and General…...