The Detroit Red Wings and Ken Holland put an end to any speculation that this would be the general manager’s final season with the organization, as Holland signed a four-year contract extension Thursday that runs through 2017-18, per the team's official Twitter account:
BREAKING: The #RedWings have reached a new four-year deal with Executive VP and General Manager Ken Holland - http://t.co/ktJjnhe8Z6
— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) August 14, 2014
The 58-year-old Holland has held the position since the 1997-98 season and has been with the organization since joining as a scout in 1985. The Red Wings have reached the playoffs in 23 consecutive seasons, the past 16 under Holland’s guidance.
“Ken is regarded as one of the premier executives in the National Hockey League and has been instrumental in the success of the Red Wings over the last two decades,” Red Wings owner Mike Ilitch said.
“Marian and I are extremely pleased that he will continue to lead our hockey club over the next four years. We feel strongly that stability is key to the success of any organization and ...
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Red Wings Make the Smart Move by Giving Ken Holland a 4-Year Extension
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