Vegas Golden Knights
· 2026-07-05
Vegas Golden Knights have named Ryan Craig as their new head coach, replacing John Tortorella, who took over as interim coach in March.
The decision to appoint Craig was made by general manager Kelly McCrimmon, who has known Craig since he was 15 years old.
McCrimmon cited Craig's experience as an assistant coach under three different head coaches and his time as head coach in the AHL as key factors in the decision.
Craig's appointment comes after the Golden Knights' successful playoff run, which saw them advance to the Stanley Cup Final under Tortorella's guidance.
The team is currently standing 4th in the Western Conference with a 39-26 record and on a W3 streak.
Craig will look to build on the team's success and make adjustments to the on-ice product, which may not look much different from what was installed under previous coach Bruce Cassidy.
The Golden Knights' next game is against the Los Angeles Kings on September 20, 2026.
And with Craig at the helm, the team will look to continue their winning streak and make a deep playoff run.
But for now, the focus is on preparing for the new season and getting the team ready for the challenges ahead.
So what can fans expect from Craig's coaching style?
He believes in the system that has been put in place and will look to make tweaks to improve the team's performance.
The players have bought into the system and will look to continue their success under Craig's guidance.
With the new season just around the corner, the Golden Knights will look to make a strong start and build on their recent success.
The team has a lot of talent and depth, and with Craig's experience and leadership, they will look to make a deep playoff run.