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Vegas Golden Knights News / The Hockey Writers / June 20
1 Takeaway From Every Round of Golden Knights’ 2026 Playoff Run
The Vegas Golden Knights entered the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs with high expectations. After a rough start to the season turned into a Pacific Division title, the organization once again found itself among the league’s legitimate championship contenders.
Adin Hill News / Daily Faceoff / June 18
Will the Golden Knights be able to move on from Adin Hill?
The Vegas Golden Knights are heading straight from falling in the Stanley Cup Final to dealing with a salary cap crunch as they look to get back to the top of the mountain in the NHL next season.
Rasmus Andersson News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 18
Rasmus Andersson still expected to re-sign with Golden Knights after Finals appearance
Rasmus Andersson almost could not have asked for a better first few months with the Vegas Golden Knights. After spending the first nine seasons of his NHL career with the Calgary Flames — and going four years without a playoff appearance — the Swedish defenseman helped the Knights come within two victories of a Stanley Cup championship in 2025-26.
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?
John Tortorella News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 18
Why Ryan Craig is right head coach to succeed John Tortorella with Golden Knights
The Vegas Golden Knights fired Bruce Cassidy with just eight games left in the regular season. John Tortorella took over for the final eight regular-season games, going 7-0-1.
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 / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 18
Next move Golden Knights must make after hiring Ryan Craig as head coach
The Vegas Golden Knights have hired Ryan Craig as their next head coach, replacing John Tortorella. After a run in the American Hockey League with the Henderson Silver Knights, Craig takes over a Stanley Cup Final roster.
Vegas Golden Knights News / Daily Faceoff / June 17
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.
John Tortorella 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.
NHL News / Larry Brown Sports / June 18
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.
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 18
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 / Yardbarker / June 18
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.
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 / 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.
Jack Eichel News / Daily Faceoff / June 16
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.
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.
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 / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 17
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
The 'Single-playoff goal leaders' quiz
How many of the players to score the most goals in one Stanley Cup Playoff run for each NHL franchise can you name in five minutes?
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