Ken Holland

One of the most prosperous and significant executives in NHL history, Ken Holland, is profiled in depth in this biography. This book details the incredible journey goalie Holland took to become the architect of the Detroit Red Wings dynasty, from his modest beginnings in Western Canada to his current position with the Edmonton Oilers. This book describes Holland's creative approaches to team building, his excellent talent identification skills, and his capacity to create a winning culture. Holland's draft-and-develop strategy, his innovative approach to European scouting, and his skillful handling of the salary cap era will all become clear to readers. With rare interviews with players, coaches, and other executives who worked with Holland, the book examines his critical role in the Red Wings' four Stanley Cup championships and their 25-year postseason streak. It also looks at the difficulties he encountered while moving from the Red Wings to the Oilers and his continuous efforts to assemble a competitive team around talents like Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid.