Ray Whitney joins NHL as assistant coach for the Kings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 3:31 PM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
Ray Whitney, a former NHL player and Stanley Cup champion, is returning to the league as an assistant coach for the Los Angeles Kings. Whitney will join head coach Peter Laviolette's staff, marking his first coaching role in the NHL. The connection between Whitney and Laviolette dates back to their time with the Carolina Hurricanes, where Whitney won his Stanley Cup under Laviolette's guidance. The Kings seek to leverage this experience, hoping for a positive impact from Whitney's extensive playing background.
- •Whitney played 1,330 NHL games, scoring 385 goals and 679 assists.
- •He won the Stanley Cup with the Carolina Hurricanes in 2006, coached by Laviolette.
- •This marks Whitney’s first NHL coaching position.
- •The Kings aim to enhance their coaching staff with Whitney's experience.
- 3:31 PMYahoo Sports — Former player Ray Whitney returns to the NHL as a coach.
"The former Stanley Cup champion is coming back to coach in the NHL.
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