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Former Bruins Head Coach Withheld Permission To Interview With Oilers
TL;DR
Bruce Cassidy, former head coach of the Boston Bruins, has been denied permission to interview for the head coach position with the Edmonton Oilers. Cassidy was recently fired by the Vegas Golden Knights, who still owe him money.
Key points
- Bruce Cassidy was fired by the Vegas Golden Knights.
- He has one year left on his contract.
- NHL teams need permission to interview him.
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Former Boston Bruins head coach Bruce Cassidy
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Former Boston Bruins head coach Bruce Cassidy is looking for his next job, but it might not be with the Edmonton Oilers.
The Vegas Golden Knights fired Cassidy with just eight games left in the season in a stunning move, as he had one year left on his deal. Although Vegas fired Cassidy, because they owe him money, NHL teams have to request permission from the Golden Knights to interview him.
NHL insider Frank Seravalli of Hockey247 revealed the Oilers requested permission, but Vegas has withheld permission from their division rival, speaking to him.
"The Edmonton Oilers have sought permission to interview Bruce Cassidy as they contemplate significant changes to their coaching staff,â Seravalli wrote in an article published on Tuesday. âTo this point, the Vegas Golden Knights have withheld permission from their division rival, multiple league sources told Hockey 24/7 âŠ
âSources said Vegas had not outright denied permission for Edmonton to interview Cassidy, but had more so kept the Oilers waiting as they continue playing their second-round series against . Cassidy is also a target of the ' vacancy.â
Q&A
Why was Bruce Cassidy fired from the Vegas Golden Knights?
Bruce Cassidy was fired by the Vegas Golden Knights with just eight games left in the season, despite having one year remaining on his contract.
What does it mean that the Oilers need permission to interview Cassidy?
NHL teams must request permission from the Golden Knights to interview Bruce Cassidy since he is still under contract with them.
What is Bruce Cassidy's current coaching status?
Bruce Cassidy is currently looking for his next coaching job after being fired by the Vegas Golden Knights.
