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.

They’re not rebuilding, and Holland wasn’t brought in for a start-it-over job. The Kings, with Anže Kopitar and Drew Doughty as their leaders, are pointed in a win-now direction and that’s not going to change. So, let’s see what Holland faces in the short term, with the salary-cap situation and upcoming decisions.

The LA Kings have named Ken Holland the 10th General Manager in franchise history, it was announced today by President Luc Robitaille. Holland will oversee all day-to-day hockey operations for the organization.