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Tortorella takes over as Golden Knights interim coach

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Las Vegas — The Vegas Golden Knights fired head coach Bruce Cassidy Sunday and appointed John Tortorella as interim coach with eight regular-season games remaining. The organization announced the change after a three-game skid; Tortorella arrived Sunday night and met with players Monday at the team’s Summerlin practice facility. Las Vegas players responded with a 4-2 win Monday, with Adin Hill making 22 saves, and Tortorella stressing mindset and 'hardness' rather than tactical overhaul. General manager Kelly McCrimmon cited a lost spark as rationale; Cassidy is now available and Peter DeBoer is noted as a potential offseason candidate.

Prepared by Emily Rhodes and reviewed by editorial team.

Timeline of Events

Cassidy led Vegas to the 2023 Stanley Cup but later presided over a multi-game skid.
Sunday: Vegas fired Bruce Cassidy and announced hiring John Tortorella as interim coach.
Monday morning: Tortorella addressed players and media at the Summerlin practice facility.
Monday night: Vegas won 4-2 in Tortorella’s debut; Adin Hill made 22 saves.
Postgame: Articles noted Cassidy’s availability and DeBoer’s potential offseason candidacy.

Why This Matters to You

If you're a Golden Knights fan, this shake-up could reignite the team's spark. Tortorella's focus on mindset and 'hardness' might just be the change needed. Keep an eye on the next few games to see if the team's performance improves.

The Bottom Line

The Golden Knights are in a transition phase. With Cassidy out and Tortorella in, there's potential for a fresh start. But remember, Tortorella is interim. DeBoer could be the next full-time coach. Worth forwarding if you know a Golden Knights fan curious about the team's future.