Ryan Craig Introduced as New Head Coach of Vegas Golden Knights
Ryan Craig was introduced as the new head coach of the Vegas Golden Knights four days after the team lost to the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final. Craig has no prior NHL coaching experience.
Ryan Craig was introduced as the new head coach of the Vegas Golden Knights four days after the team lost to the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final. Craig has no prior NHL coaching experience, according to NHL.com. Kelly McCrimmon, general manager of the Vegas Golden Knights, said, 'We’ve always hired the best available coach, and that’s exactly what we’re doing today,' according to NHL.com. Ryan Craig said, 'I’m ready,' and 'I believe I’m ready for this,' according to NHL.com. According to WTAE, Craig kept a journal of how he might handle different situations as a coach while playing in Pittsburgh's organization and was not ready to walk away from being a player.
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