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Laviolette’s Move Makes Sense | Los Angeles Kings News
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The LA Kings made a bold move this offseason by hiring Peter Laviolette — a Stanley Cup-winning coach with deep playoff pedigree — to replace Jim Hiller, who was let go after years of first-round exits. Despite some analysts ranking Laviolette below Hiller, his proven track record of deep postseason runs and ability to energize stagnant offenses makes this a shrewd, high-impact hire. The skepticism around the decision seems misplaced, especially when comparing it to the Maple Leafs’ own past missteps — hiring Hiller was a gamble that backfired. Laviolette isn’t just a new voice — he’s a proven playoff architect, and the Kings needed exactly that to turn their season around.
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