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Golden Knights Have Blocked Bruce Cassidy Interviews

The former coach remains under contract with the club while serving as an advisor for Team Canada.

Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Hockey

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The Vegas Golden Knights have restricted other NHL organizations from speaking with former head coach Bruce Cassidy. Management continues to block interview requests from teams like the Edmonton Oilers and Los Angeles Kings while Cassidy remains under contract through the current season.

Why it matters

The decision keeps a high-profile coach sidelined from the NHL while he fulfills his advisory role with the Canada women's national hockey team. Cassidy, who aims to return to an NHL bench, remains contractually tied to the Golden Knights following his March 30 firing.

Bruce Cassidy recorded 178 wins and 99 losses during his tenure in Las Vegas. He holds a career coaching record of 470-254-9-96 over 12 NHL seasons.

The players

Bruce Cassidy

Former Vegas Golden Knights head coach and current advisor to the Canada women's national hockey team.

Kori Cheverie

Head coach of the Canada women's national hockey team.

Vegas Golden Knights

The Las Vegas-based NHL franchise currently holding Bruce Cassidy under contract.

Edmonton Oilers

An NHL team that was blocked from interviewing Bruce Cassidy.

Los Angeles Kings

An NHL team that was blocked from interviewing Bruce Cassidy.

The details

The Vegas Golden Knights must grant formal permission before any NHL franchise can interview the 61-year-old coach. Cassidy currently assists head coach Kori Cheverie with the Canada women's national hockey team. He intends to return to professional coaching, though his ability to negotiate with new teams is currently limited by his remaining contractual obligations in Las Vegas.

Timeline

  1. 2002-2004: Cassidy coached the Washington Capitals.

  2. 2016-2022: Cassidy coached the Boston Bruins.

  3. 2023: Cassidy led Vegas to a Stanley Cup victory.

  4. March 30: Cassidy was fired by the Vegas Golden Knights.

  5. November: Canada women's team World Championship tournament.

Beyond the Strip

This contractual restriction follows the high-water mark of the 2023 Stanley Cup victory. It represents a significant shift in the organization's relationship with its former leadership.

Fans tracking the team's coaching future should monitor whether the organization releases Cassidy from his contract before the season concludes. There is no public path for fans to influence these internal personnel restrictions.

The takeaway

The Golden Knights maintain control over Cassidy's career until his current contract expires. Fans interested in his future should watch for league-wide coaching shifts ahead of the next hiring cycle.

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