BLAKE IS GONE!

[LAKINGSFAN]

I can see it going either way. We alll know that new management likes to come in and put their stamp on things. It could also be that Luc told him to leave Hiller as the coach moving forward. I agree, Hiller just imploded in the series with the Oil.
We will also see if who Holland brings in as the AGM and possibly groom to replace him.

 

[Kings4OT]

I really dont see Holland doing much different than Blake...poor drafting, bad trades and horrible big contracts. Leaving Jill is a complete waste of the season no matter what else the GM does. Unfortunately Luc and fans are gonna want "the next step" so i really expect a dumb trade for some vet guy....Holland hates analytics so expect a guy that looks good on a score sheet but really kinda sucks, like a laine or something.

 

[PuckinUgly57]

I can see it going either way. We alll know that new management likes to come in and put their stamp on things. It could also be that Luc told him to leave Hiller as the coach moving forward. I agree, Hiller just imploded in the series with the Oil.
We will also see if who Holland brings in as the AGM and possibly groom to replace him.

Currently it's Emerson as AGM, seems like its a title only being Blake's buddy all these years. I don't even know what his real responsibilities are, just that he's a part of the Beach Club and he's been in the AGM position since 2022.

If Holland clears house some of these guys are in trouble, but we will see. His first few moves, both at the team and staff level, will speak a lot of what we should expect.

 

[histkng23]

Being that Holland is almost 70 years old, is not expected for him to hold the GM duties for long. Hovan was curious if Holland brings his son Brad along, whom he had as AGM in Edmonton. If it some how purges the likes of Nelson Emerson & Glen Murray, might be good....

All I can hope for is the renewed emphasis on drafting/acquiring players with balls that will go through a wall for this organization. Players that aren't afraid to lay the wood & go to the front of the net offensively, and clear the front of the net defensively.

Got sick & tired of the pillow fighting teams of the last 8 years (essentially).

Also, this is it for Luc running this team. If the Kings are unable to make a deep run in the playoffs (at a minimum) next season, then AEG should have no choice but cancel Luc out of the organization...