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.

The Los Angeles Kings named Ken Holland their new general manager on Wednesday. Terms were not disclosed. Holland replaces Rob Blake, fired by the club last week after eight seasons. "As we did our due diligence,

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.