Canucks To Face Former Coach On Monday As Golden Knights ...
John Tortorella is back behind an NHL bench.
thehockeynews.comHere’s the latest on the Vegas Golden Knights coach situation.
- Bruce Cassidy is no longer the head coach of the Vegas Golden Knights. John Tortorella was named the new head coach for the remainder of the 2025-26 season, in a move aimed at a strong late-season push. Cassidy’s departure came amid a rough stretch and declining results for Vegas.[3][4][5]
- Tortorella brings extensive NHL coaching experience and a Stanley Cup title with the Lightning; he took over with eight games left in the regular season to help reset the team’s direction.[2][4]
- Nearly all reports emphasize the goal of stabilizing the club, invigorating their lineup, and sharpening focus for a playoff push under the new leadership.[4][3]
If you’d like, I can pull the latest local coverage from Vegas outlets (KTNV, Las Vegas Review-Journal) or NHL.com’s official team page for quotes and the exact press release language. Would you like me to fetch those?[1][4]