The Kings are betting big on Peter Laviolette, a Stanley Cup-winning veteran with over 1,500 games coached, despite his recent ranking at 15 among NHL coaches. While his playoff track record has been spotty in the last decade, Laviolette’s knack for immediate impact — like his run with the Rangers — could be exactly what the Kings need to contend right away and navigate the end of the Anze Kopitar era. Expectations are sky-high as he takes the reins for the 2026-27 season.
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