Cassidy Grounded by Contract Terms

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman says it’s “completely reasonable” that Bruce Cassidy can’t interview for other coaching jobs right now, citing the terms of his five-year, $4.5M contract with Vegas — signed in 2022 — as the binding factor. Deputy commissioner Bill Daly confirmed the league’s stance, noting the contract lacks restrictions against job-hopping, unlike some others. While Cassidy admits he’s frustrated and genuinely wants to coach, the league is sticking to the agreement, even as some insiders, like reporter John Shannon, quietly hope for a future opportunity. It’s a tough spot for a coach eager to return to the bench — but the rules are clear: the contract is the contract. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f33939e6465e0932