https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/john-tortorella-will-not-return-as-coach-of-the-vegas-golden-knightsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/john-tortorella-will-not-return-as-coach-of-the-vegas-golden-knightshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/john-tortorella-will-not-return-as-coach-of-the-vegas-golden-knights#u9971Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:16:18 +0000The Vegas Golden Knights have hired 44-year-old Ryan Craig to replace John Tortorella. Craig previously served as a Vegas assistant and led the team's AHL affiliate for three seasons. Tortorella led the team to the Stanley Cup Final as an interim coach before his dismissal.What's confirmed:Ryan Craig is the new head coach of the Vegas Golden Knights.Craig is 44 years old.Craig spent the last three seasons guiding the team's AHL affiliate.John Tortorella will not return as coach after leading the team to the Stanley Cup Final.The Golden Knights lost the Stanley Cup Final to Carolina.G https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/john-tortorella-will-not-return-as-coach-of-the-vegas-golden-knightshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/john-tortorella-will-not-return-as-coach-of-the-vegas-golden-knights#u4323Fri, 19 Jun 2026 06:11:40 +0000General manager Kelly McCrimmon confirmed Tuesday that John Tortorella is leaving the coaching staff after the 2025-26 season. Tortorella announced his departure during the Stanley Cup Final. The team is now searching for its fifth head coach in nine seasons.What's confirmed:John Tortorella will not return to the Vegas Golden Knights coaching staff after the 2025-26 season.General manager Kelly McCrimmon announced the move on Tuesday. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/john-tortorella-will-not-return-as-coach-of-the-vegas-golden-knightshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/john-tortorella-will-not-return-as-coach-of-the-vegas-golden-knights#u3498Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:02:11 +0000The Vegas Golden Knights will not retain John Tortorella as head coach. Tortorella served in an interim capacity and led the team to the 2026 Stanley Cup Final. The organization is now seeking its fifth head coach in nine seasons.What's confirmed:John Tortorella will not return as head coach for the Vegas Golden Knights.Tortorella led the team to the Stanley Cup Final as an interim coach.The Vegas Golden Knights are searching for their fifth head coach in nine seasons. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/john-tortorella-will-not-return-as-coach-of-the-vegas-golden-knightshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/john-tortorella-will-not-return-as-coach-of-the-vegas-golden-knights#u2814Thu, 18 Jun 2026 02:41:58 +0000The Vegas Golden Knights will not retain John Tortorella as head coach after his interim run led them to the 2026 Stanley Cup Final. The team has promoted AHL affiliate coach Ryan Craig to replace Tortorella, finalizing the decision following a press conference by GM Kelly McCrimmon. Craig’s contract was agreed upon immediately after the Final loss. The move marks a full transition away from Tortorella’s short-term tenure.What's confirmed:John Tortorella will not return as head coach of the Vegas Golden Knights for the 2026-27 season, ending his interim tenure that concluded with a Stanley Cup https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/john-tortorella-will-not-return-as-coach-of-the-vegas-golden-knightshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/john-tortorella-will-not-return-as-coach-of-the-vegas-golden-knights#u2496Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:06:30 +0000The Golden Knights announced John Tortorella will not return for the 2026-27 season following his interim tenure, which led the team to the Stanley Cup Final. General Manager Kelly McCrimmon confirmed the decision after a loss to Carolina in the Final. Tortorella was hired in late March with eight games left in the regular season. The team thanked him for his guidance but opted not to extend his contract.What's confirmed:John Tortorella will not return as coach of the Vegas Golden Knights for the 2026-27 NHL season.General Manager Kelly McCrimmon announced the decision, stating the team needed