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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.
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.
Columbus fired coach Dean Evason and brought Rick Bowness back from retirement at a pivotal point in the season, hoping his veteran coaching can spark a playoff push as the team sits near the bottom of the East; players and management express belief in the move and urgency to perform in the remaining games.
The Columbus Blue Jackets fired head coach Dean Evason in his second season (19-19-7) and replaced him with veteran Rick Bowness, after a disappointing start that left them last in the Eastern Conference. Evason went 59-52-16 in 127 games with Columbus, and assistant Steve McCarthy was also dismissed. Bowness, known for stints with Winnipeg and Dallas, is expected to bring structure and steadiness as Columbus faces a crucial stretch; the team has not qualified for the playoffs since 2019-20 and hosts Calgary next.