"As of May 2025, the Los Angeles Kings have replaced Rob Blake with Ken Holland as the new general manager and vice president of the Los Angeles Kings. Along with what he's brought to the franchise, there's been a noticeable shift in the organization's tone and overall direction. Holland's return has marked a veteran leadership reset, one where the values that the 2012 and 2014 champions had, are introduced."
"Nearly a decade later, on May 5, 2025, the Kings and Rob Blake parted ways and introduced a new voice in the organization's locker rooms. Holland stepped in with a reputation built on balance, results, and experience. With four Stanley Cup championships under his belt, Holland brought the message that it is time to bring grit and physicality to the table once again."
Ken Holland replaced Rob Blake as general manager and vice president of the Los Angeles Kings in May 2025, bringing decades of NHL experience and a structured, balanced approach to the locker room and front office. Holland's record includes four Stanley Cup championships and long tenures with the Detroit Red Wings and Edmonton Oilers. He emphasized restoring the grit and physicality tied to the franchise's championship years and signaled a veteran leadership reset. Persistent questions about postseason progress under Blake remained. Captain Anže Kopitar announced retirement for the 2025–26 season, creating an urgent leadership void that Holland must fill with a respected mentor for younger players.
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