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Logan Thompson says he never wanted Bruce Cassidy to lose his job and credits Cassidy with helping him win a Stanley Cup, while acknowledging the friction that led to Cassidy’s firing and noting Cassidy should land on his feet. He also reflects on his own tough path with Vegas and hints the coaching change is part of a larger shakeup, including a strong 4-0-0 record against his former team since moving to Washington.
Vegas Golden Knights named John Tortorella head coach after firing Bruce Cassidy, hoping his proven energy and no-nonsense style can spark a struggling, talent-rich team that has tumbled in the Pacific standings after the Olympic break; Tortorella brings a Stanley Cup, two Jack Adams Awards, and a reputation for demanding non-negotiables as he tries to turn around a slide and win games.
The Vegas Golden Knights fired Bruce Cassidy and named John Tortorella head coach with eight games left in the regular season, hoping the Cup-winning veteran can spark a late run after Vegas lost 12 of 16 and risked missing the playoffs.
Vegas Golden Knights GM Kelly McCrimmon announced Bruce Cassidy was relieved of his duties and John Tortorella was named head coach, a move aimed at sparking the team during the stretch run. Tortorella is a 23-season NHL veteran, a Stanley Cup winner (2004, Tampa Bay) and two-time Jack Adams Award winner, bringing extensive coaching pedigree after stints with the Flyers, Columbus and others.
The Vegas Golden Knights fired head coach Bruce Cassidy and appointed John Tortorella to lead the team down the stretch, with Vegas at 32-26-16 and third in the Pacific, 3-5-2 in their last 10 games; GM Kelly McCrimmon credited Cassidy for delivering the 2023 Stanley Cup and said Tortorella’s Cup-winning experience will help the club as it navigates a pivotal stretch of the season.
Bruce Cassidy, former head coach of the Boston Bruins and current head coach of the Vegas Golden Knights, brought the Stanley Cup to Milton, Massachusetts to raise awareness for the Cassidy Murray Foundation. The foundation was created in honor of Cassidy Murray, a 13-year-old who tragically died in a tubing accident in Aruba. The event at Glover Elementary School helped launch the foundation, which is dedicated to expanding educational opportunities and supporting mental health needs for individuals and families facing unthinkable tragedy. Cassidy, who won the Stanley Cup with the Golden Knights, expressed his desire to have won it with the Bruins, his childhood team.
Patrice Bergeron urged the Vegas Golden Knights to hire former Boston Bruins head coach Bruce Cassidy during the team's hiring process for a head coach just over a year ago, according to Vegas Golden Knights team president George McPhee. Bergeron told Golden Knights captain Mark Stone that if Vegas hired Cassidy, they would win the Stanley Cup next year. This revelation contradicts rumors that Bergeron is not a fan of Cassidy, but an NHL source said that Bergeron knew a change was needed and that Cassidy could win with the right roster. Cassidy has also compared Stone to Bergeron during the 2023 Stanley Cup Final.
Bruce Cassidy, former coach of the Boston Bruins, plans to spend his day with the Stanley Cup on Cape Cod with his family after leading the Vegas Golden Knights to their first Stanley Cup title. Cassidy was fired by the Bruins last year after the team's first-round exit in the playoffs. The Cup may also make an appearance in Massachusetts this summer with North Chelmsford native Jack Eichel.
Vegas Golden Knights head coach Bruce Cassidy has apologized to the Arizona Coyotes for his postgame comments about his team's performance, saying "it was disrespectful" and "a dumb thing to say." Cassidy had criticized his team's 24 giveaways, saying "I'm not sure you're beating the Arizona Coyotes in January with 24 giveaways." The Coyotes finished second-last in the Central division with a record of 28-40-14, and after a year playing in a small arena, their long-term future remains uncertain. The Golden Knights have advanced to the Stanley Cup Final for the first time since their inaugural 2018 season.
Dallas Stars won Game 5 against Vegas Golden Knights, making it 3-2 in the series. Both coaches, Pete DeBoer and Bruce Cassidy, credited their own teams for the win. Cassidy criticized the Golden Knights' effort, comparing it to playing against the Arizona Coyotes in January. However, the Golden Knights have not looked bad in the last two games, and blaming the losses on a lack of effort fails to give credit to Jake Oettinger and the Stars. Game 6 is in Dallas on Monday night.
Bruce Cassidy's flawless coaching decisions, motivation, game plans, and preparation have provided the Vegas Golden Knights with all the answers so far in the playoffs. His balanced lineup, game plans, and motivational techniques have helped the team be effective against two excellent opponents. Cassidy has been pushing all the right buttons so far and there's no reason to believe he'll stop with 10 more wins needed.
Despite the firepower of the Edmonton Oilers, the Vegas Golden Knights will stick to their plan of opening periods with their fourth line, consisting of Nic Roy, William Carrier, and Keegan Kolesar. The fourth line plays a simple style of hockey that doesn't generate much offensively but doesn't allow the other team much of anything either. The Oilers often send out their two best players, Draisaitl and McDavid, together to start games and periods, but the Golden Knights feel their fourth line is familiar with the situation and can be neutral against them. So far, the strategy has been successful for the Golden Knights.