Kings hire Peter Laviolette: Veteran coach should provide quick fix, but questions about longevity remain (opens original article in a new tab)

The Los Angeles Kings have hired Peter Laviolette as their new coach, aiming to address their playoff struggles, though questions remain about his long-term effectiveness.

• Laviolette has 23 seasons of NHL coaching experience with 846 career wins.
• His teams often experience initial success but struggle to sustain it beyond three seasons.
• The Kings hope he can improve their offensive production after years of defensive focus.