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Tortorella not returning as Golden Knights' coach

ESPN · Jun 16, 2026, 5:43 PM · Also reported by 1 other source

Key takeaways

  • John Tortorella, who guided the Vegas Golden Knights to the Stanley Cup Final, will not return as head coach next season, the team announced Tuesday.
  • Tortorella, 67, was a surprise hire when he was brought in with eight games remaining in the regular season.
  • Vegas lost Game 6 on Sunday night as the Carolina Hurricanes captured the Stanley Cup.

Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.

John Tortorella, who guided the Vegas Golden Knights to the Stanley Cup Final, will not return as head coach next season, the team announced Tuesday.

Tortorella, 67, was a surprise hire when he was brought in with eight games remaining in the regular season. The Golden Knights had fired Bruce Cassidy, who had one year remaining on his contract, while the team was in playoff position.

Vegas lost Game 6 on Sunday night as the Carolina Hurricanes captured the Stanley Cup.

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