Golden Knights make major coaching shakeup as Stanley Cup ...
The Vegas Golden Knights fired head coach Bruce Cassidy on Sunday and replaced him with John Tortorella with eight games left in the regular season.
www.wfmd.comHere’s the latest I can share:
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John Tortorella is the Vegas Golden Knights’ head coach as of March 29, 2026, after Bruce Cassidy was relieved of his duties. The team announced the change with eight games left in the regular season.[2]
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The announcement framed Tortorella as a veteran, highly accomplished coach brought in to guide Vegas through the stretch run and into the playoffs.[2]
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Coverage at the time highlighted Cassidy’s departure due to the team’s uneven performance and the Knights’ aim to reset and finish strong.[4][2]
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Local and national outlets summarized the shakeup as a significant mid-season pivot for Vegas, signaling a shift in leadership style and messaging behind the bench.[6][7]
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For context, Tortorella’s interim role was described in multiple outlets as a move to inject accountability and a fresh voice, with Tortorella’s track record noted (Cup win with the Flyers/Jack Adams era).[3][2]
If you’d like, I can pull the most up-to-date articles and provide a concise timeline of the coaching change, plus a quick note on how Vegas has fared since Tortorella took over.