John Tortorella's Future as Golden Knights HC Determined After 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Final Loss

John Tortorella, who took over as Vegas Golden Knights head coach late in the 2025-26 season, led the team to the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Final but will not return for another season. The Golden Knights announced on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, that Tortorella will not be brought back following the team's loss in the Final. Tortorella had taken the role ahead of the playoffs in what proved to be a short-term tenure.