people · May 20, 2026
Vegas Golden Knights deny permission for Oilers to hire Bruce Cassidy during playoffs
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Vegas Golden Knights denied permission for the Edmonton Oilers to speak with Bruce Cassidy on May 19, 2026. Kelly McCrimmon stated the focus remains on the Stanley Cup Playoffs and that Bruce Cassidy understands. The NHL Coaches’ Association issued a statement monitoring the situation with Bruce Cassidy. Multiple teams including the Oilers and LA Kings have sought to interview Cassidy after his firing from Vegas. The Oilers seek a new head coach to replace Kris Knoblauch.
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