Golden Knights Move Quick to Hire Head Coach John Tortorella’s Replacement
Summary
The Vegas Golden Knights quickly named Ryan Craig as their new head coach one day after announcing John Tortorella would not return. Craig has experience with the team and its affiliate, and he will lead a strong roster aiming for the Stanley Cup.Key Facts
- John Tortorella will not return as head coach of the Vegas Golden Knights next season.
- Ryan Craig was named as the team’s new head coach within 24 hours of Tortorella’s departure.
- Craig was head coach of the Henderson Silver Knights, Vegas’ minor league affiliate, for three years.
- He led Henderson to 96 wins and a playoff appearance in the last season.
- Craig was an assistant coach for Vegas from 2017 to 2023 and was part of the 2023 Stanley Cup champion staff.
- The Golden Knights have had three head coaches in the past six months: Bruce Cassidy, John Tortorella, and now Ryan Craig.
- The team’s roster includes key players such as Jack Eichel, William Karlsson, Mark Stone, and Shea Theodore.
- Ryan Craig is the fifth head coach in the history of the Vegas Golden Knights franchise.
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