NHLCA monitoring Vegas’ ‘unprecedented’ denial of Bruce Cassidy interviews

The NHL Coaches Association is speaking out against the Vegas Golden Knights’ refusal to let former head coach Bruce Cassidy interview for other head coach positions.

NHLCA monitoring Vegas’ ‘unprecedented’ denial of Bruce Cassidy interviews. The NHL Coaches Association is speaking out against the Vegas Golden Knights’ refusal to let former head coach Bruce Cassidy interview for other head coach positions. Cassidy, who led the Golden Knights to the 2023 Stanley Cup championship, was fired near the end of his fourth season with Vegas on March 29. He was replaced by journeyman head coach John Tortorella. ESPN reported Tuesday that the Edmonton Oilers and Los Angeles Kings have each expressed interest in interviewing Cassidy to be their next head coach. However, the Golden Knights have thus far denied those requests since Cassidy is under contract for one more season with Vegas and still owed $4.5 million. “The NHLCA has been closely monitoring the situation involving Bruce Cassidy,” the association said...