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Knights Lose Cup, Appoint Craig; Tortorella Available

7/26/2026

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John Tortorella said he is available for an NHL head-coaching job after leaving Vegas.
Kelly McCrimmon told him after Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final that Ryan Craig will replace him.
The Golden Knights fell to the Carolina Hurricanes in six games after leading the series 2-1.
Ryan Craig, hired June 17, previously coached the Henderson Silver Knights and won a Stanley Cup as a Vegas assistant.

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John Tortorella said he is available for an NHL head-coaching job after leaving Vegas.
Kelly McCrimmon told him after Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final that Ryan Craig will replace him.
The Golden Knights fell to the Carolina Hurricanes in six games after leading the series 2-1.
Ryan Craig, hired June 17, previously coached the Henderson Silver Knights and won a Stanley Cup as a Vegas assistant.