John Tortorella says he remains open to coaching after his brief tenure with the Vegas Golden Knights ends. According to multiple reports, Vegas announced he would not return for the next season, and Tortorella spoke publicly for the first time since then. Several outlets report that he was hired to finish the season, replacing fired coach Bruce Cassidy with eight games left in the regular season. Under Tortorella, the Golden Knights reached the Stanley Cup Final but lost, finishing two wins short of the championship.
Tortorella, who is 68, tells The Athletic that he wants to coach and has not ruled out finding another NHL head-coaching job. Other reporting states that he expects to seek a new opportunity and expressed gratitude for his time in Vegas.
Fox News adds that Tortorella learned almost immediately after a post-Game 6 meeting that Ryan Craig would be the team’s coach next season. Across the coverage, Tortorella is described as processing his dismissal while indicating a continued desire to return to coaching.
