Hollywood Calling: Peter Laviolette on Taking the Kings Job and Returning to the NHL.
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Daren Millard and John Shannon sit down with Los Angeles Kings head coach Peter Laviolette as he reflects on his return to the NHL after a year away from the bench.
Laviolette walks through the process of re-entering the coaching world, including interviews with multiple teams and what ultimately drew him to accept the Kings' offer. He discusses his approach to building his coaching staff, including the addition of Phil Housley as assistant coach, and shares how his coaching philosophy has evolved alongside the game over the course of his decorated career.
The conversation turns to pride as Laviolette reflects on the United States' Olympic hockey gold medal win before closing with his genuine excitement about coaching in Los Angeles and the unique challenges that come with the Kings' demanding schedule and travel requirements.
