LA Kings look to land ELITE head coach. Cassidy? DeBoer? Laviolette? GM Ken Holland in the spotlight

The episode dives into the looming head coaching vacancy for the LA Kings following the firing of Jim Hiller and interim appointment of DJ Smith, who is unlikely to secure the full-time role unless the Kings make an improbable playoff run. Host Eddie Garcia analyzes the potential candidates, highlighting Bruce Cassidy, Pete DeBoer, Peter LaViolette, and Craig Berube as top-tier options with proven playoff success and Stanley Cup experience. The discussion emphasizes that GM Ken Holland has the opportunity to hire his ideal coach, with financial compensation not expected to be a barrier given the Kings' history of paying top-tier coaches. The episode also explores the broader NHL coaching landscape, noting the Golden Knights' surprising firing of Bruce Cassidy as a major development that could open the door for him to join the Kings. Other potential hires include Jay Woodcroft, with ties to Holland from his Edmonton tenure, and even more unconventional names like Mike Babcock. The segment concludes with updates on the Kings' playoff race, injury reports, and prospects, including the Frozen Four college hockey event featuring three Kings prospects.