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Golden Knights Reportedly Deny Oilers Request to Speak to Stanley Cup-Winning Coach
The Oilers are weighing coaching changes after a first-round playoff exit, and Cassidy has one year left on his contract, Frank Seravalli reported.
- On Tuesday, NHL insider Frank Seravalli reported that the Vegas Golden Knights withheld permission for the Edmonton Oilers to interview former head coach Bruce Cassidy regarding their coaching vacancy.
- Sources indicate the Golden Knights have not outright denied the request but are keeping Edmonton waiting while competing in their second-round playoff series against the Anaheim Ducks.
- Cassidy has one year remaining on his $4.5M contract; if hired by the Oilers, Vegas would only owe the salary difference under standard NHL mitigation rules rather than the full amount.
- Coaches around the league are reportedly upset, with Seravalli noting that peers describe this delay as 'one step too far' for a coach who was already fired.
- The Oilers are seeking a replacement after the team took a 'massive step back' this season under current head coach Kris Knoblauch, despite his two previous Stanley Cup Finals appearances.
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'Unprofessional and classless': Hockey world reacts to Vegas blocking Oilers talking to Cassidy
This in from NHL insider Frank Seravalli, news that the Vegas Golden Knights are for now withholding permission for the Edmonton Oilers to negotiate with coach Bruce Cassidy, whom the Knights fired late in the 2025-26 regular season.
·Edmonton, Canada
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Golden Knights reportedly deny Oilers request to speak to Stanley Cup-winning coach
The Edmonton Oilers are in desperation mode, looking to do anything to improve their chances of winning a Stanley Cup in the next two seasons. Their first move was to interview Stanley Cup-winning head coach Bruce Cassidy, but the Vegas Golden Knights have reportedly denied that request.
·North Carolina, United States
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