Golden Knights hire Ryan Craig as head coach after Stanley Cup loss
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 10:42 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
The Vegas Golden Knights announced Ryan Craig as their new head coach on June 17, 2026. General manager Kelly McCrimmon cited Craig's nine-year tenure with the organization and his readiness for the NHL role as key factors in the decision. Craig previously served as an assistant during the Knights' playoff run and has coached the Henderson Silver Knights in the AHL. His experience and familiarity with the franchise were instrumental in his selection, as the team aims to rebound from a recent Stanley Cup loss to the Carolina Hurricanes.
- •Ryan Craig hired as new coach of the Vegas Golden Knights.
- •McCrimmon emphasizes Craig's long history with the organization.
- •Craig has been part of the franchise since its inception in 2017.
- •He contributed during the Knights’ Stanley Cup playoff run.
- •Team seeks to improve following a loss to the Hurricanes.
- 11:02 PMYahoo Sports — Golden Knights surprisingly had a John Tortorella reason for hiring Ryan Craig as HC
- 10:42 PMYahoo Sports — Kelly McCrimmon reveals why Golden Knights hired Ryan Craig as next head coach
"GM Kelly McCrimmon and the Golden Knights front office that Coach John Tortorella was a big factor for why they made Ryan Craig the next head coach.
"Golden Knights GM Kelly McCrimmon unveils why the Golden Knights hired Ryan Craig after having just lost the Stanley Cup to the Hurricanes.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 11:02 PMGolden Knights surprisingly had a John Tortorella reason for hiring Ryan Craig as HC
GM Kelly McCrimmon and the Golden Knights front office that Coach John Tortorella was a big factor for why they made Ryan Craig the next head coach.
- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 10:42 PMKelly McCrimmon reveals why Golden Knights hired Ryan Craig as next head coach
Golden Knights GM Kelly McCrimmon unveils why the Golden Knights hired Ryan Craig after having just lost the Stanley Cup to the Hurricanes.
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