Vegas Golden Knights Hire Ryan Craig To Replace John Tortorella
The Vegas Golden Knights promoted Ryan Craig from the AHL to become the fifth coach in franchise history.
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Golden Knights, Ryan Craig Agree to HC Contract to Replace Tortorella After Stanley Cup Final Loss
Former AHL head coach Ryan Craig will be tasked with helping the Vegas Golden Knights seek redemption from losing the 2026 Stanley Cup Final.
1 Word For Every Team's 2025-26 NHL Season
The Carolina Hurricanes have lifted the Stanley Cup for the first time since 2006 as they beat the Golden Knights in six games, and the 2025-26 NHL season is officially done and dusted.
Mitch Marner reveals qualities he seeks in John Tortorella's replacement as Golden Knights head coach
Vegas Golden Knights captain Mark Stone and forward Mitch Marner have made it clear what kind of coach they want behind the bench to replace John Tortorella.
NHL Notebook: Torts out in Vegas; Woll traded to Flyers
More coaching shake-ups are occurring around the league, as John Tortorella is officially out for the Vegas Golden Knights. The team is expected to promote Ryan Craig, according to The Fourth Period’s David Pagnotta. Vegas announces John Tortorella won’t be back as head coach next season — David Pagnotta (@TheFourthPeriod) June 16, 2026 Craig has…
Canes-Knights officially among top five most-watched Cup finals
The following article " Canes-Knights officially among top five most-watched Cup finals " originally appeared on Sports Media Watch . Hurricanes-Golden Knights ended up as one of the more memorable -- and most-watched -- Stanley Cup finals. Visit Sports Media Watch for more sports media news and information.
ESPN/ABC earns most-watched Stanley Cup Final since 2019
Just hours after ESPN announced it had aired the most-watched NBA Finals since 1998, the network revealed the Stanley Cup Final set a pretty nice multiyear record itself. The 2026 Stanley Cup Final between the Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights averaged 5.2 million viewers across six games on ABC, making it the most-watched Stanley…
3 Golden Knights trade targets after Stanley Cup Final loss
The Vegas Golden Knights lost in the Stanley Cup Final to the Carolina Hurricanes. After their third Cup Final appearance in nine seasons, Vegas is likely going to go all-in on the trade market this season. Could the Golden Knights make a big trade this offseason, especially with Dylan Larkin available? The Golden Knights have […] The post 3 Golden Knights trade targets after Stanley Cup Final loss appeared first on ClutchPoints .
"Welcome back Bruce Cassidy" - NHL fans react as Golden Knights part ways with John Tortorella
John Tortorella's stint with the Vegas Golden Knights lasted less than three months.
Jack Eichel savagely drops the mic on Golden Knights hate
The Vegas Golden Knights have a long offseason ahead after losing in the Stanley Cup Final against the Carolina Hurricanes. The Knights came within two wins of winning a championship, but instead were left empty-handed. It’s safe to say that there are a good number of NHL fans that weren’t upset to see the Golden […] The post Jack Eichel savagely drops the mic on Golden Knights hate appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Golden Knights must rehire Bruce Cassidy to replace John Tortorella, win Stanley Cup
Vegas Golden Knights general manager Kelly McCrimmon clearly has his own way of doing things as he makes sure his team stays on track. Firing Bruce Cassidy with just eight games to go in the regular season was a fairly unusual move for an established team. It had been done before, most notably when general […] The post Golden Knights must rehire Bruce Cassidy to replace John Tortorella, win Stanley Cup appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Golden Knights’ Mitch Marner elaborates on ‘dark days’ comment after Stanley Cup Final loss
The Vegas Golden Knights lost the Stanley Cup Final to the Carolina Hurricanes in six games. But the whole run was an opportunity for their newest acquisition to smash the playoff demons. Mitch Marner was phenomenal for the Golden Knights, ending the reputation he built up with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Before the Stanley Cup […] The post Golden Knights’ Mitch Marner elaborates on ‘dark days’ comment after Stanley Cup Final loss appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Carter Hart thanks Golden Knights fans after Stanley Cup Final loss
The Vegas Golden Knights lost the Stanley Cup Final in six games to the Carolina Hurricanes. They made many in-season moves that brought them to the Cup Final, including hiring John Tortorella and finding a new goalie. Carter Hart returned to the NHL with the Golden Knights after he was acquitted of sexual assault charges […] The post Carter Hart thanks Golden Knights fans after Stanley Cup Final loss appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Golden Knights’ Eichel on team’s haters: “Vegas ain’t on people’s no-trade lists”
Vegas has developed a reputation throughout the league as one of the more hated teams in the NHL, although that doesn’t deter the players.
Elliotte Friedman names surprise contender to replace John Tortorella as Golden Knights coach
John Tortorella was hired by the Vegas Golden Knights in March to replace Bruce Cassidy.
2 Golden Knights trade candidates after Stanley Cup Final loss
It was all going the way the Vegas Golden Knights wanted it to. Until it wasn’t. The Golden Knights played their best hockey of the year in the Western Conference Final when they inexplicably swept the Colorado Avalanche. The Avs had proved to be the best team in the NHL during the regular season and […] The post 2 Golden Knights trade candidates after Stanley Cup Final loss appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Marner elaborates on ‘dark times’ in Toronto: ‘Mental health is super important to me’
Marner found some new life since joining the Vegas Golden Knights, pushing the team to the Stanley Cup Final.
Pending Golden Knights UFA Rasmus Andersson hopes to re-sign with club
The Golden Knights paid a premium to land Andersson from the Calgary Flames ahead of the NHL trade deadline.
Golden Knights moving on from Tortorella not a surprise
Tortorella came to the team late in the season and helped lead Vegas to the Stanley Cup Final.
NHL Rumors: Woll Trade Timing, Tortorella Done in Vegas, Carlson Plans
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, John Tortorella will not be back with the Vegas Golden Knights next season. What is their plan? What is his? Meanwhile, John Carlson has decided…
NHL world reacts to Golden Knights’ John Tortorella decision after SCF loss
The Vegas Golden Knights decided not to bring back John Tortorella despite his remarkable run to the 2026 Stanley Cup Final. This move soon led to strong reactions across the NHL. General Manager Kelly McCrimmon announced Tuesday that Tortorella will…
Golden Knights’ Tortorella “was what our group needed” during playoff run, players say
Shea Theodore and Noah Hanifin praised their outgoing head coach as the Golden Knights held postseason media availability Tuesday.
Lessons the Oilers Can Learn From the Hurricanes
Watching the Carolina Hurricanes capture their second championship in franchise history on June 14 was as impressive as their play, defeating the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 in Game 6. Moments…
NHLTR Mock Trade: Golden Knights Make Massive 2-For-1 Deal for Dylan Larkin
The Vegas Golden Knights came within two wins of a Stanley Cup, but will spend this offseason trying to figure out what they need to do to take those last steps. Anytime there's a shiny new toy on the market, Vegas is usually one of the first in line to try to acquire it. Would the newly available Dylan Larkin be of interest? The Detroit Red Wings captain has asked for a trade out of the Motor City, and though Vegas has Jack Eichel, William Karlsson (when healthy) and Tomas H...
John Tortorella will not return as Golden Knights head coach
Despite a hugely successful if brief stint behind the bench of the Vegas Golden Knights, head coach John Tortorella will not be back with the franchise in 2026-27, general manager Kelly McCrimmon announced on Tuesday. “We thank Torts for the guidance he provided our team since joining the organization in March. When the decision was […] The post John Tortorella will not return as Golden Knights head coach appeared first on ClutchPoints .
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