LAS VEGAS (FOX5) —Vegas Golden Knights General Manager Kelly McCrimmon announced John Tortorella will not return to the team’s coaching staff following the 2025-26 season.
“We thank Torts for the guidance he provided our team since joining the organization in March,” McCrimmon said. “When the decision was made to bring Torts to Vegas, we needed an immediate impact to help us at a pivotal point in the season. Torts’ experience and leadership proved to be the boost that we were looking for, helping guide us to the Stanley Cup Final. We are grateful for Torts’ passion, sincerity, and commitment to our organization, and we wish him and his family the best.”
EN ESPAÑOL: John Tortorella no regresará como entrenador principal de los Vegas Golden Knights
Tortorella joined the organization in March and was credited by McCrimmon with providing leadership during a critical stretch of the season.
The Golden Knights did not immediately announce further coaching staff plans.
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