Knights part ways with John Tortorella as head coach
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 7:17 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
The Vegas Golden Knights will not retain John Tortorella as head coach for the upcoming NHL season. The team announced the decision following a season where Tortorella led the squad to the Stanley Cup Final, finishing just two wins shy of a championship. His interim role ended after he guided the team to a 7-0-1 record in the final eight games of the regular season. The Golden Knights are expected to promote Ryan Craig, currently the head coach of the AHL Henderson Silver Knights, as the fifth head coach in franchise history for their 10th anniversary season.
- •John Tortorella guided the Knights to the Stanley Cup Final.
- •Ryan Craig is expected to take over as head coach.
- •Tortorella finished his interim term with a 7-0-1 record.
- •This marks the fifth head coach in the franchise's 10-year history.
- •Players appreciated Tortorella's coaching style during his brief tenure.
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"John Tortorella was fine for the interim but it's time to give Ryan Craig his shot to be an NHL head coach .
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