Vegas Golden Knights Fire Cassidy, Hire Tortorella

0:00On March 29th, Vega's Golden Knights just dropped a bombshell in the NHL, firing head coach Bruce Cassidy and bringing in John Torrello with only, eight games left in the 2025-26 season. General manager Kelly McCrimmon made the call on March 29th, saying they need a spark to hit their expected level, high, and into the playoffs. The team sits third in the Pacific Division, but their recent form has been shaky. A-3 wins, five losses, two overtime losses in the last 10. Games. That slump has the Los Angeles Kings just four points back and closing fast, putting Vegas at risk of dropping to a wildcard spot or missing out. All together, Cassidy leaves with a strong legacy, having guided the Knights to their first Stanley Cup in his debut season back in 2022. His defensive system defined them early on, but lately, breakdowns and a lack of urgency eroded that edge. McCrimmon praised his contributions, but stressed the focus on right now. Torrello steps in with massive experience, 23 NHL seasons as a head coach,

1:05a Stanley Cup in 2004 with Tampa Bay, and a Jack. Adam's award for top coaching. He's all about discipline, shoplocking, and pushing players hard, no matter who they are. Expect quick changes to lines and ice time to fire up this roster. This late switch is a bold gamble for a playoff bound squad, betting intensity beats sticking with the status quo. The final 8 games will show if Torrello can flip the script and lock in that postseason push, or if it backfires big time. Team coverage, powered by AI, this is NHL News Today.