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 Los Angeles Kings were eliminated from the postseason in the first round by the Edmonton Oilers for the fourth straight year. Despite leading the series 2-0, Los Angeles couldn't muster up another win,