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Marner elaborates on ‘dark times’ in Toronto: ‘Mental health is super important to me’

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Golden Knights moving on from Tortorella not a surprise

The Vegas Golden Knights will be going in a different direction behind the bench, but is it a surprise? It was announced on Tuesday that John Tortorella wouldn’t be returning as head coach of the Vegas Golden Knights.

Vegas Golden Knights News / Dice City Sports / June 16

Golden Knights part with Tortorella after Cup Final run

John Tortorella’s short run with the Vegas Golden Knights is over. Golden Knights general manager Kelly McCrimmon announced Tuesday that Tortorella will not return to the team’s coaching staff following the 2025-26 season.

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The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

Vegas Golden Knights News / Daily Faceoff / June 16

John Tortorella will not return as Golden Knights coach

The Vegas Golden Knights announced on Tuesday that John Tortorella will not return as the club’s head coach next season. Tortorella, who was hired on March 30 with eight games remaining in the regular season, agreed to a contract that only spanned the duration of the 2025-26 league year.

Vegas Golden Knights News / SinBin / June 16

Where Do They Go From Here? A Look At The Burning Questions VGK Face This Offseason

(Photo Credit: @GoldenKnights on X/Twitter) After an improbable run to the Final, one of the weirdest years in Vegas Golden Knights history has come to a close.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 16

Golden Knights will not retain John Tortorella

After guiding the team to its third Stanley Cup Final, the Vegas Golden Knights are moving on from their head coach. According to a team announcement, the Golden Knights will not retain John Tortorella as head coach, and will be looking for their third of the calendar year.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 15

How will Golden Knights approach this offseason after Stanley Cup Final loss?

Most teams that make it to the Stanley Cup Final and lose in six games would be content to believe they are already close to a championship, and capable of winning it all next season without much tinkering.

John Tortorella News / Professor Press Box / June 15

If John Tortorella Is the Answer, What Exactly Is the Question?

I have to admit that when Elliotte Friedman mentioned John Tortorella as a possible candidate for the Maple Leafs coaching job, my first reaction was simple: Really?

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / June 15

3 Takeaways From Golden Knights’ 3-0 Season-Ending Loss

The Vegas Golden Knights saw their championship hopes fade away in a 3-0 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 6, losing the Stanley Cup Final 4-2. Carter Hart stopped 20 of 22 shots while the offense was shut out for the first time this postseason, and only the fifth time all season.

Vegas Golden Knights News / Dice City Sports / June 15

Golden Knights’ Cup Final ride deserves one last thank you

I already wrote the Game 6 recap, and it was not my favorite thing I have ever done. That story had to deal with the ending. This one is about the ride.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / June 15

Oilers, Tortorella, and an interesting rumor that 'hasn’t gone away'

The Stanley Cup has been awarded to the Carolina Hurricanes, and for the Vegas Golden Knights, it was a solid run on the heels of a controversial coaching change that helped get them to the Finals.

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NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / June 15

Marner’s trade veto comes full circle as Hurricanes get last laugh

Perhaps no player is feeling the sting of losing the Stanley Cup more than Vegas Golden Knights forward Mitch Marner. While Marner was eager to turn the page on his time with the Toronto Maple Leafs, there’s an alternate reality where he could be celebrating a Stanley Cup win instead of wondering what if.

Carter Hart News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 15

Golden Knights’ Carter Hart visibly emotional after Stanley Cup Final loss to Hurricanes

Carter Hart was terrific for the Vegas Golden Knights through the first three rounds of the 2026 postseason, but the Stanley Cup Final proved to be a different challenge.

Mitch Marner News / Athlon Sports / June 15

Mitch Marner's Stanley Cup Final Stats Draw Attention After Golden Knights' Loss

Mitch Marner's finish to the 2026 Stanley Cup Final has become a major talking point after the Vegas Golden Knights fell to the Carolina Hurricanes in six games.

NHL News / Larry Brown Sports / June 15

Jordan Staal had interesting comments after winning Stanley Cup

Jordan Staal put the Carolina Hurricanes’ Stanley Cup Final run into perspective Sunday after beating the Vegas Golden Knights for the ultimate trophy at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nev.

Vegas Golden Knights News / Daily Faceoff / June 15

'I have to swallow this (loss) first': Golden Knights’ John Tortorella on coaching future

The Vegas Golden Knights saw their season come to an end with a 3-0 loss in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final at the hands of the Carolina Hurricanes. While the biggest questions looming over key figures whose contracts are set to expire usually center around players, for the Knights, the status of head coach John Tortorella is unclear at this time.

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 15

Hurricanes should be set up for long-term run of dominance in NHL

Even though it has consistently ended in near-misses and playoff frustration, the Carolina Hurricanes have objectively been one of the NHL's most successful franchises since the start of the 2018-19 season.

Golden Knights got the full John Tortorella experience

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NHL News / Yardbarker / June 15

Golden Knights got the full John Tortorella experience

With eight games remaining in the 2025-26 regular season, the Vegas Golden Knights decided they needed a new voice behind their bench.

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Jack Eichel News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 14

Golden Knights’ Jack Eichel misses easy scoring chance that could end Stanley Cup dreams

The Vegas Golden Knights are on the brink of elimination in Game 6. The Carolina Hurricanes have the lead over Vegas in this crucial Stanley Cup Final contest.

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 15

Winners, losers from Game 6 of Stanley Cup Final: Hurricanes clinch title with dominant performance

After so many deep playoff runs that just fell short, and after so many postseason disappointments, the Carolina Hurricanes are once again Stanley Cup champions.

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Carter Hart News / Field Level Media / June 13

Knights trust in Carter Hart with Canes on cusp of taking Stanley Cup

LAS VEGAS -- For the third time in their brief nine-year history, the Vegas Golden Knights will have the Stanley Cup in T-Mobile Arena for an elimination game on Sunday night.

William Karlsson News / Field Level Media / June 13

Golden Knights C William Karlsson ruled out for Game 6

Vegas Golden Knights center William Karlsson has been ruled out of Sunday's Game 6 of the Stanley Cup finals due to a left arm injury. Karlsson sustained the injury Thursday during a 4-2 loss in Game 5 to the host Carolina Hurricanes.

William Karlsson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 12

Golden Knights’ William Karlsson Unlikely To Return To Finals

The Vegas Golden Knights will once again have to fill in for a middle-six center. William Karlsson is unlikely to return to the 2026 Stanley Cup Finals due to an injury sustained in Game 5, head coach John Tortorella told Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman.

NHL News / Dice City Sports / June 11

Hurricanes beat Knights 4-2, push Vegas to brink in Cup Final

The Vegas Golden Knights needed Jack Eichel to lead. They needed Carter Hart to hold. They needed a cleaner night in front of their own net and fewer trips to the penalty box.

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