WHAT WENT WRONG? LA Kings GM Ken Holland ANALYZES a DISAPPOINTING season and a HUGE offseason

WHAT WENT WRONG? LA Kings GM Ken Holland ANALYZES a DISAPPOINTING season and a HUGE offseason

From Locked On Kings - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Kings by Eddie Garcia, Locked On Podcast Network

May 6, 2026 · 31 min · Episode 1505

About this episode

Ken Holland discusses the challenges facing the LA Kings after a disappointing season and the potential for a significant offseason.

The Los Angeles Kings search for answers after a disappointing season as GM Ken Holland lays out the challenges ahead. Can the Kings rebound from another early playoff exit, or is a deeper rebuild looming? Holland’s candid press conference raises tough questions about roster construction, offensive woes, and the futures of Drew Doughty. Host Eddie Garcia breaks down Holland’s key statements, including the need for increased goal scoring, special teams upgrades and the search for a new head coach. Discussion highlights include concerns over the "massive hole" left by Anze Kopitar, and whether Quinton Byfield is ready to become the Kings’ centerpiece. Insights on LA’s defensive strengths, possible trade scenarios, and the development of key prospects set the stage for an offseason full of tough decisions. Is this the crossroads moment for the LA Kings’ quest for sustained NHL contention?

People in this episode

Host: Eddie Garcia

Guest: Ken Holland

Topics covered

  • LA Kings
  • NHL offseason
  • roster construction
  • goal scoring
  • coaching changes
  • playoff performance

Keywords

  • LA Kings
  • Ken Holland
  • NHL
  • offseason
  • Drew Doughty
  • Anze Kopitar
  • Quinton Byfield
  • goal scoring
  • coaching
  • playoffs

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Organizations: Los Angeles Kings, Locked On Podcast Network

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