NHL Coaches’ Association Blasts Vegas Over Cassidy Restrictions
The NHL Coaches' Association has criticized the Vegas Golden Knights for denying Bruce Cassidy permission to interview for other coaching positions after his firing. This unusual move has raised concerns about the treatment of coaches in the league. Cassidy, who won the Stanley Cup with the team in 2023, remains under contract with Vegas, which is still financially responsible for his salary.
- ▪Bruce Cassidy was fired by the Golden Knights with eight games left in the regular season.
- ▪The NHL Coaches' Association stated that coaches should not be prevented from pursuing other employment opportunities after being let go.
- ▪Vegas GM Kelly McCrimmon emphasized that the team's focus is on the Stanley Cup playoffs.
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