Vegas Golden Knights Block 2 Bruce Cassidy Interviews Until 2027 Contract Expiry

12 articles · Updated · Fox News · May 28

Bruce Cassidy said Vegas denied two teams permission to interview him after firing him with eight games left in the regular season.
Cassidy said a no-compete in his existing deal prevents him from taking another NHL job unless Vegas releases him, and resigning would only forfeit his pay.
Edmonton was previously reported as one blocked suitor, and Cassidy said he wants to speak with interested clubs as openings remain in Toronto, Los Angeles and Vancouver.
The dispute adds to scrutiny around Vegas even as it reaches its third Stanley Cup Final since entering the NHL in 2017; the club also recently lost a second-round pick and saw John Tortorella fined $100,000.

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