Vegas Golden Knights Name Ryan Craig as Team's Head Coach
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Key Points:
- Ryan Craig has been named the new head coach of the Vegas Golden Knights, becoming the fifth head coach in the team's history.
- Craig spent the past three seasons as head coach of the Henderson Silver Knights, the Golden Knights' AHL affiliate, leading the team to franchise-record wins and a second-round appearance in the 2026 Calder Cup Playoffs.
- He previously served as an assistant coach for the Golden Knights from 2017 to 2023, including the 2023 Stanley Cup-winning season.
- Before coaching, Craig played eight NHL seasons with Tampa Bay, Pittsburgh, and Columbus, and was a respected AHL player and captain, winning the Calder Cup in 2016.
- Craig has a longstanding connection to the organization and its leadership, having played for the Brandon Wheat Kings under current GM Kelly McCrimmon and being drafted by Tampa Bay in 2002.
