Bruce Boudreau (former Vancouver Canucks head coach)
In this past decade in the mid-2010s, longtime and well-respected head coach Bruce Boudreau helped to lead the Anaheim Ducks to the Western Conference Final. Boudreau has a proven track record of postseason success in the West in the past couple of decades, including multiple series wins with the Ducks in the mid-2010s.
The former Vancouver Canucks and Anaheim Ducks head coach has consistently found regular-season success throughout his NHL career while also earning a reputation for connecting well with veteran players and younger talent alike.
Boudreau could potentially represent a more affordable veteran option behind the bench after spending the past several years away from an NHL head coaching role.
However, his uneven postseason track record and questions surrounding defensive structure could also make him one of the riskier options Los Angeles considers during the coaching search.
This past regular season, the Kings really struggled to generate offense, scoring the puck and generating chances. Boudreau’s more aggressive offensive philosophy is an area that could potentially appeal to the organization.
With veterans such as Drew Doughty and Adrian Kempe occupying major leadership roles, the Kings could prioritize an experienced coach capable of managing expectations inside a win-now locker room.
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