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Vegas Golden Knights Name Ryan Craig

The Vegas Golden Knights have their fifth head coach in franchise history. They’ve named Ryan Craig their head coach after he spent the last three seasons with their AHL affiliate, the Henderson Silver Knights.

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Golden Knights GM on why Vegas is hated: ‘It’s jealousy’

The NHL, at the end of the day, is a drama just like any other, complete with triumph, heartbreak, heroes and villains. The NHL’s hero probably depends on who you ask, and who their favorite team is, but these days, most can agree that the NHL’s number-one villain is the Vegas Golden Knights.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / June 17

Would Tortorella Actually Be a Fit in Edmonton?

With John Tortorella heading out of Vegas, the idea of the Edmonton Oilers calling him up is already being tossed around. He makes a lot of sense on paper.

Vegas Golden Knights News / The Hockey Writers / June 17

Golden Knights Promote Ryan Craig as New Head Coach

The Vegas Golden Knights have made another significant decision, naming Ryan Craig as the fifth head coach in franchise history. The 44-year-old becomes the first Golden Knights coach who has never served as an NHL head coach.

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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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Vegas Golden Knights News / Larry Brown Sports / June 17

Golden Knights announce new head coach just days after Stanley Cup loss

The Vegas Golden Knights lost the Stanley Cup Finals to the Carolina Hurricanes in six games, and they moved on from head coach John Tortorella shortly after.

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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.

Bruce Cassidy News / Daily Faceoff / June 17

Golden Knights reveal they granted Bruce Cassidy permission to speak to one team

Another piece of information has been revealed in the odd saga of former Vegas Golden Knights head coach Bruce Cassidy’s search for future employment. According to Vegas general manager Kelly McCrimmon, the Golden Knights did grant permission for one team to speak with Cassidy for, presumably, their head coach position.

Vegas Golden Knights News / Dice City Sports / June 17

Golden Knights promote Ryan Craig to head coach

The Vegas Golden Knights moved quickly to answer their biggest offseason question. Golden Knights general manager Kelly McCrimmon announced Wednesday that Ryan Craig has been named the team’s head coach.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 17

Golden Knights reveal injury updates for four players following Stanley Cup Final loss

The Stanley Cup runners-up apparently had a few significant injuries during their long postseason run. When speaking to the media on Wednesday, Vegas Golden Knights general manager Kelly McCrimmon revealed that forward William Karlsson suffered a broken wrist in Game 5 of the final against the Carolina Hurricanes.

NHL News / Field Level Media / June 17

Ryan Craig, 44, tabbed as head coach of Golden Knights

The Vegas Golden Knights named Ryan Craig as the team's fifth head coach in franchise history on Wednesday. The news came one day after Vegas announced that John Tortorella would not return as the bench boss.

Vegas Golden Knights News / NHL Trade Talk / June 17

Golden Knights Confirm Worst-Kept Coaching Secret, Fallout to Filter Through NHL

The Vegas Golden Knights have landed on their guy. After firing Bruce Cassidy and bringing in John Tortorella for a single playoff push, the organization has told Torts he won’t be back, confirming the succession plan was to hire Ryan Craig as the franchise’s fifth head coach.

Vegas Golden Knights News / Yardbarker / June 17

Golden Knights name Ryan Craig as replacement for John Tortorella after Stanley Cup Final loss; is he the right man for the job?

Former Golden Knights HC Gerard Gallant hired Craig as an assistant shortly before the team's inaugural 2017-18 season. He remained in that role under three different HCs for six seasons.

Golden Knights part with Tortorella after Cup Final run

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Vegas Golden Knights News / Daily Faceoff / June 17

Golden Knights hire Ryan Craig as head coach

The Vegas Golden Knights have found their replacement for John Tortorella. On Wednesday morning, the Golden Knights officially named Ryan Craig the fifth head coach in their franchise history, confirming a rumor that has been swirling for weeks — even while Tortorella was still behind their bench.

Vegas Golden Knights News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 17

Golden Knights Hire Ryan Craig As Head Coach

According to a team press release, the Vegas Golden Knights have hired Ryan Craig as the team’s fifth head coach in franchise history. The 44-year-old spent the past three campaigns as head coach of the organization’s affiliate in the American Hockey League, the Henderson Silver Knights.

Vegas Golden Knights News / SinBin / June 17

Golden Knights Plan On Using Stanley Cup Final Loss As Fuel

(Photo Credit: @Canes on X/Twitter) On the day the Golden Knights fired Bruce Cassidy to bring in John Tortorella, they sat in 3rd place in the Pacific Division, just four points above the playoff cut line, with eight games to go.

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Vegas Golden Knights News / Larry Brown Sports / June 17

Jack Eichel had an all-time quote addressing Golden Knights haters

Schadenfreude is widespread in the hockey world after the Vegas Golden Knights lost the 2026 Stanley Cup Final to the Carolina Hurricanes. As one of the most hated teams in the NHL, the Golden Knights’ downfall has given their detractors a reason to celebrate.

Mitch Marner News / Athlon Sports / June 17

Mitch Marner Opens Up on ‘Dark’ Maple Leafs Days After Stanley Cup Loss

Mitch Marner and the Vegas Golden Knights saw their season end with a Stanley Cup Final loss to the Carolina Hurricanes in six games, closing their best postseason run since they won the title in 2023.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 16

3 Golden Knights trade targets after Stanley Cup Final loss

The Vegas Golden Knights lost in the Stanley Cup Final to the Carolina Hurricanes. After their third Cup Final appearance in nine seasons, Vegas is likely going to go all-in on the trade market this season.

John Tortorella News / Ball Exclusives / June 16

Golden Knights part ways with Tortorella after Stanley Cup Final run

The Vegas Golden Knights will not retain head coach John Tortorella for the 2026-27 season, the team announced. Vegas hired Tortorella after firing head coach Bruce Cassidy on March 29 with only eight games remaining.

Vegas Golden Knights News / Daily Faceoff / June 16

Jack Eichel on haters: 'Vegas ain't on people's no-trade lists'

Golden Knights' Jack Eichel on team's haters: 'Vegas ain't on people's no-trade lists'

It’s no secret that the Vegas Golden Knights aren’t exactly the most well-liked team in the NHL.

Golden Knights will not retain John Tortorella

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Mitch Marner News / Daily Faceoff / June 16

Mitch Marner elaborates on 'dark times' in Toronto: 'Mental health is super important to me'

Golden Knights forward Mitch Marner was asked about the “dark times” comment he made after the team eliminated the Colorado Avalanche in the Western Conference Final.

Golden Knights will not retain John Tortorella

NHL News / NHL Rumors / June 16

NHL Rumors: Players from other teams have concerns if Mike Babcock ends up in Edmonton; Golden Knights aren't afraid to make bold moves

Jason Gregor: A text from an NHL player agent when asked about the Edmonton Oilers coaching position, and Mike Babcock: “The opportunity to play with McDavid or Draisaitl is diminished with the potential to be coached by Babcock.

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 / 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.

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.

Hurricanes storm past Golden Knights in Game 6

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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.