Kings hire Peter Laviolette as head coach as they seek a new path after a lengthy playoff drought.
NHL commentator Barry Melrose has died at age 70. He rose to prominence on ESPN, guiding the Kings to the 1993 Stanley Cup Final and becoming a beloved, flamboyant studio figure whose influence helped popularize hockey in the United States.
Alexander Kuzmenko has died after a bear attack while on a fishing trip in Siberia. His son, NHL winger Andrei Kuzmenko, has left the Penguins to be with family in Moscow. Penguins officials have expressed condolences and asked for privacy as the family grieves.
Alexander Kuzmenko has died after a bear attack while fishing in Siberia. The incident affects his son, NHL forward Andrei Kuzmenko, who has left Pittsburgh to be with his family in Moscow. Penguins president Kyle Dubas has expressed condolences and asked for privacy as the team processes the loss. The death comes just before the NHL season begins.