Fans of the Detroit Red Wings, here’s the **real scoop**: **Ken Holland will *not* be returning** to Detroit as general manager. He is firmly in charge of the **Los Angeles Kings** instead. This is the complete update: — ## Breaking: The Los Angeles Kings have named Ken Holland their general manager.
On **May 14, 2025**, the Los Angeles Kings officially named **Ken Holland** as their Vice President and **10th General Manager** ([reuters.com][1], [nhl.com][2]). Holland, 69, takes over from Rob Blake, closing a front-office chapter and opening a fresh one for the organization.
Holland’s leadership was commended by King Luc Robitaille, who said, “His record of success is undeniable.” It was obvious that we thought he was the ideal match for us. [1] ([reuters.com]). * According to NHL records, Holland took over as general manager on **May 14, 2025**. Holland’s Prominent Resume ### Detroit — ## 🏆pivotal role in upcoming decisions regarding key players: defenseman **Vladislav Gavrikov**, veteran **Drew Doughty**, and others ([sfchronicle.com][5]).
* His first major task: determine the fate of **head coach Jim Hiller**, who remains under contract into 2027 — Holland has the discretion to retain or realign coaching ([latimes.com][6]).
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## 💔 What This Means for Detroit Red Wings Fans
* **No, Ken Holland is not coming back** — he’s fully committed to Los Angeles .
* Detroit continues its rebuild under **Steve Yzerman** (GM since 2019) and new head coach **Todd McLellan**, who replaced Derek Lalonde in December 2024 ([en.wikipedia.org][7]).
* That rebuilding focus remains in full swing: developing prospects like Simon Edvinsson and retaining a core of veterans.
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## 🧭 Looking Ahead
* **For the Kings**: Holland aims to leverage his Hall of Fame leadership (\~1,145 wins in 26 seasons) to break L.A.’s playoff curse ([nhl.com][2]).
* **For Detroit**: The future depends on Yzerman and McLellan’s plan — which fans have been rooting for despite earlier setbacks.
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