Peter Laviolette was hired as coach of the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday. The 61-year-old replaced D.J. Smith, who took over on an interim basis after Jim Hiller was fired March 1.

Peter Laviolette was hired as coach of the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday.  The 61-year-old replaced D.J. Smith, who took over on an interim basis after Jim Hiller was fired March 1. Smith was in his ...