Jim Hiller will return next season as the Los Angeles Kings’ head coach, new general manager Ken Holland says. Holland praised Hiller and looked ahead to their new partnership during the Hall of Fame hockey executive’s introductory news conference at the Kings’ training complex.

The Los Angeles Kings officially introduced former Edmonton Oilers manager Ken Holland as their new general manager on Thursday, replacing Rob Blake. "He knows the path of what it takes to get to the championship,

The Hall of Famer, who brings championship pedigree to a team craving playoff success, says the organization has authorized him to spend on a top free agent.