Field Level Media
21 May 2026, 03:35 GMT+10
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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 in a statement. 'While we respect the league's rules and processes, it is our position that coaches who remain under contract, but are no longer working for their Club, should not be prevented from pursuing other employment opportunities.
'It would be unprecedented at the head coaching level should multiple teams be denied permission to speak with Coach Cassidy. The situation is still unfolding, but our priority is to protect the interests of our members in this type of circumstance.'
Golden Knights GM Kelly McCrimmon said Tuesday that he's spoken with Cassidy and that he 'understands' the situation. McCrimmon added that Vegas' ongoing playoff run -- it plays Game 1 of the Western Conference finals Wednesday night against Colorado -- is also a mitigating factor in the decision.
--Field Level Media
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