Veteran NHL head coach John Tortorella has confirmed that his current contract is set to expire on June 30, though he remains intent on continuing his coaching career, according to @FriedgeHNIC.
The Vegas Golden Knights reportedly indicated interest in bringing in Tortorella for the remainder of the current season and had developed a specific plan for the 2026-27 campaign. However, it remains unclear if the organization will follow through with that pursuit or pivot toward Ryan Craig, the current head coach of the AHL’s Henderson Silver Knights. Craig is a former assistant with the Golden Knights and is considered a top internal candidate for the bench.
Tortorella is currently reaching the end of the four-year contract he signed with the Philadelphia Flyers in 2022. As that agreement concludes at the end of this month, his status as one of the league’s most experienced bench bosses makes him a high-profile figure in the off-season coaching market. Whether Vegas revisits its interest in Tortorella or moves forward with Craig is expected to be clarified following the conclusion of the Stanley Cup Final.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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