Tortorella’s Coaching Legacy Ends in Vegas | Vegas Golden Knights News

John Tortorella, one of the NHL’s most decorated and winningest coaches, was blindsided when Vegas Golden Knights opted to replace him after his electrifying playoff run — seven wins, zero losses, and a Stanley Cup Final appearance. Despite leading them to a 2-1 series lead against Carolina, the Knights ultimately chose Ryan Craig, their AHL coach, for the full-time role. Tortorella, who’s racked up 777 wins in 1,628 games and won a Cup with Tampa Bay in 2004, expressed disappointment but respect for the organization’s direction. With all NHL head coaching gigs filled for next season, he’ll wait — but his fire, passion, and desire to mentor remain undimmed. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b45035dbfb0ae810