New Delhi, June 18 -- The Vegas Golden Knights have turned to a familiar name from within the organization to lead their team. On Wednesday, the club announced that Ryan Craig will serve as the new head coach. The 44-year-old replaces John Tortorella, who was told a day earlier that he would not return for the upcoming season.

Craig spent the last three seasons as head coach of the Henderson Silver Knights, Vegas' American Hockey League affiliate. He first joined the Golden Knights staff in the team's inaugural 2017-18 season and worked as an assistant coach for six years, including during the 2023 Stanley Cup-winning campaign.

Ryan Craig was selected by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the eighth round, 255th overall, of the 2002 NHL Draft. ...