Vegas Golden Knights Announce Changes to Team's Coaching Staff
John Tortorella has been named the team’s head coach
www.nhl.comHere’s the latest I can share based on recent reporting:
- John Tortorella was named the Vegas Golden Knights’ head coach late March 2026, after Bruce Cassidy was relieved of his duties. This change came with eight games left in the regular season, and Tortorella was slated to coach through the remainder of the season with the possibility of evaluating the role beyond that [source coverage indicates the move and timing].[2][4]
- The announcement framed Tortorella as an experienced Stanley Cup–winning coach brought in to stabilize the team for the stretch run and playoffs, with remarks from the general manager stressing Tortorella’s track record and leadership value for the club at that juncture.[4][2]
- Coverage across outlets noted Cassidy’s firing followed a downturn in performance, and Tortorella’s appointment was positioned as a high-profile pivot intended to reset the team’s direction for a potential deep postseason push.[3][4]
If you’d like, I can pull more specifics (e.g., exact dates, quotes from team executives, or the immediate game outcomes under Tortorella’s first stint) and provide a brief timeline. I can also summarize how Tortorella’s coaching style has historically aligned with Vegas’ roster as of the latest reports.