Golden Knights name Ryan Craig as new head coach
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 8:53 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
The Vegas Golden Knights announced Ryan Craig as their new head coach on June 17, 2026, just a day after parting ways with John Tortorella. Craig, who previously led the Henderson Silver Knights to the Calder Cup Playoffs, was an assistant coach during the Golden Knights' 2023 Stanley Cup victory. This marks the third head coach change for the franchise in six months, following the firing of Bruce Cassidy. Craig steps into a position with a roster that includes high-profile players like Jack Eichel and Mark Stone.
- •Ryan Craig named fifth head coach in Golden Knights history
- •Craig led Henderson Silver Knights to Calder Cup Playoffs
- •Tortorella departed after leading team to Stanley Cup Final
- •Craig was an assistant during 2023 Stanley Cup victory
- •Franchise has now had three head coaches in six months
- 8:53 PMYahoo Sports — Golden Knights move quick to hire head coach John Tortorella’s replacement
"Twenty-four hours after the Golden Knights announced head coach John Tortorella's departure, the team announced his replacement.
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