Vegas Golden Knights are ending John Tortorella’s tenure as head coach after a season in which he leads the team to the Stanley Cup Final. Multiple outlets report that Tortorella is hired with eight games remaining in the regular season, taking over midseason. Under his direction, the Golden Knights advance all the way to the Final, and his future becomes a focus after their elimination in Game 6 against the Carolina Hurricanes. General manager Kelly McCrimmon announces that Tortorella will not return for next season. Sources note that the decision is confirmed following the team’s conclusion of the postseason, with some coverage describing lingering uncertainty up to that point. The New York Post and other reports summarize the outcome as Tortorella being out as coach. Additional reporting also frames the timing as a swift organizational move following the announcement, including references to a prompt process for naming a replacement. Across coverage, the key points remain consistent: Tortorella’s midseason hiring, the unexpected run to the Stanley Cup Final, and the team’s decision not to bring him back. The reports do not present a detailed rationale beyond McCrimmon’s acknowledgment of Tortorella’s guidance since joining the organization.