# HEAD START: LA Kings GM Ken Holland has a chance to take the lead in the team's head coaching search

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Podcast: [Locked On Kings - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Kings](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-kings-daily-podcast-on-the-los-angeles-kings-94741)
Published: 2026-05-12T10:28:27+00:00
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## Resource

The LA Kings close in on top head coach targets as Ken Holland leads a pivotal search. With Bruce Cassidy and Peter Laviolette atop the wish list, the Kings capitalize on being the only NHL team currently hunting for a new bench boss—could this early advantage land them a proven winner? The coaching carousel picks up steam as potential competition emerges from teams like the Edmonton Oilers, Nashville Predators, and Vancouver Canucks, each facing their own management shakeups and high-stakes challenges. Host Eddie Garcia breaks down the attractiveness of the Kings job, comparing LA’s playoff pedigree and stability to rivals, and explores which candidates fit best with the franchise’s current roster and ambitions. Plus, get a firsthand recap of the Ontario Reign’s dramatic playoff exit. Will the Kings’ bold moves reenergize their fan base and position them for a successful next chapter?

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