The Vegas Golden Knights have wrapped up their search for a new head coach. According to multiple reports, Bruce Cassidy is the man selected for the job.
Cassidy only recently became available after parting ways with Boston Bruins. He is set to succeed Peter DeBoer, who was fired by Vegas after the team missed out on the 2021-22 Stanley Cup playoffs.
ESPN’s Kevin Weekes was the first to break the news about Vegas’ hiring of Cassidy.
Bruce Cassidy spent the previous six seasons with the Bruins and has led the franchise to a postseason appearance in each year. His biggest success came in 2018–19 when Boston reached the Stanley Cup Finals before losing to St. Louis Blues in seven games.
The Bruins finished the 2021-22 regular-season campaign with 51 wins, which was the most during Cassidy’s tenure. However, their playoff run ended in the first round, where they lost 4-3 to Carolina Hurricanes.
Despite his success with the Bruins, Cassidy was fired in early June. The exact reasons for the surprising decision remain unknown, although general manager Don Sweeney said he felt the team needed a “new voice.” However, Cassidy’s voice seems to be good enough for Golden Knights, who are hoping to back on track after a disappointing campaign and become Stanley Cup contenders once again.
