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Building on the news that LA Kings GM Ken Holland is said to have hired veteran coach Peter Laviolette as the team’s new bench boss, Mayor’s Manor founder John Hoven joined Jason Gregor on Edmonton radio to offer a few early thoughts. Some of the topics covered included: the possibility of DJ Smith returning as an assistant, Matt Greene’s status, Phil Housley, Drew Doughty, Brandt Clarke, Quinton Byfield, trade rumors surrounding Dylan Larkin, and much more.
Articles referred to during the conversation were:
Salary Cap Crunch: Where Kings Stand Entering 2026 Offseason
Updated Notes on Kings Coaching Search; Smith Out and Laviolette the Likely Guy
This radio segment can be heard using the player below or by downloading any of our audio files for free on the MayorsManor Apple podcast page located here.
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