"Vegas Golden Knights Coach John Tortorella's Cinderella Story: A Late-Season Hire on the Brink of History In a stunning turn of events, John Tortorella, the late-season hire at the helm of the Vegas Golden Knights, has led his team to the Stanley Cup Final. The 64-year-old coach's remarkable journey is set to culminate in a chance to join an elite group of coaches who have won the championship in their first season with a team. Tortorella's unorthodox hiring, just weeks before the playoffs, has been a resounding success, as the Golden Knights have ridden a wave of momentum to the doorstep of the coveted Cup. With Tortorella at the helm, Vegas is poised to make history and prove that even the most unlikely of coaches can achieve greatness."
Late-season hire John Tortorella has Vegas in the Stanley Cup Final, poised to join an elite group wdtimes.com
