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NHLCA monitoring Vegas’ 'unprecedented' denial of Bruce Cassidy interviews

NHLCA monitoring Vegas’ 'unprecedented' denial of Bruce Cassidy interviews

The NHL Coaches Association is speaking out against the Vegas Golden Knights' refusal to let former head coach Bruce Cassidy interview for other head coach positions.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 20
Golden Knights have become NHL's biggest villains

Golden Knights have become NHL's biggest villains

In the NHL, the Vegas Golden Knights are the current villain, and there might not be a close second at this point.

NHLCA monitoring Vegas’ 'unprecedented' denial of Bruce Cassidy interviews
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Golden Knights head coach John Tortorella declines to provide update after Mark Stone skates with team's scratches
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Vegas Golden Knights News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 20
Golden Knights head coach John Tortorella declines to provide update after Mark Stone skates with team's scratches

Golden Knights head coach John Tortorella declines to provide update after Mark Stone skates with team's scratches

Injured Vegas Golden Knights star Mark Stone skated with the team’s scratches this morning. Per Jesse Granger of The Athletic, this is the first time Stone has skated with the team since suffering his lower-body injury.

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The 'Active NHL goal leaders' quiz

The 'Active NHL goal leaders' quiz

How many of the active NHL players with at least 300 goals in their career can you name in six minutes?

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NHL News / Professor Press Box / May 20
Maple Leafs Mitch Marner and Phil Kessel: Similar or Different?

Maple Leafs Mitch Marner and Phil Kessel: Similar or Different?

There’s been a lot of talk lately about drawing a straight line between Mitch Marner and Phil Kessel as polarizing Toronto Maple Leafs players, but it’s not as clear as people make it sound.

NHL News / Yardbarker
The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / May 20
Vegas Golden Knights Have Cap Issues to Resolve to Sign Multiple Players

Vegas Golden Knights Have Cap Issues to Resolve to Sign Multiple Players

It is never easy to talk about teams that are still in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, but it is part of the business. As we have seen, teams like the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers are going on long playoff runs and have to deal with their free agents days before July 1st.

Vegas Golden Knights News / Daily Faceoff / May 20
Golden Knights’ McCrimmon defends decision to not let Cassidy talk to other teams

Golden Knights’ McCrimmon defends decision to not let Cassidy talk to other teams

A team under scrutiny for their decision is speaking out and explaining their actions, and revealing a little more information on their choice to withhold conversations about a former coach.

Vegas Golden Knights News / NHL Trade Talk / May 20
Vegas’ Handling of Bruce Cassidy Situation Drawing League-Wide Attention

Vegas’ Handling of Bruce Cassidy Situation Drawing League-Wide Attention

The situation surrounding Bruce Cassidy and the Vegas Golden Knights continues to become one of the biggest storylines of the NHL offseason. After reports

NHL News / Field Level Media / May 19
Top-seeded Avs expecting long Western Conference final series vs. Vegas

Top-seeded Avs expecting long Western Conference final series vs. Vegas

The Colorado Avalanche expected to be in this position when they started training camp in September, and the mission has not changed -- a Stanley Cup championship.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / May 20
Golden Knights robbed themselves of positive coverage entering west final with fine, forfeited pick

Golden Knights robbed themselves of positive coverage entering west final with fine, forfeited pick

The Vegas Golden Knights were docked a second-round pick in the upcoming NHL draft while head coach John Tortorella was fined $100,000 for violations of the league’s media policies for no-showing a press conference and keeping the locker room closed to reporters after their series-clinching win over the Anaheim Ducks.

Vegas Golden Knights News / Daily Faceoff / May 19
NHL Coaches’ Association says Bruce Cassidy shouldn’t be denied from talking to teams

NHL Coaches’ Association says Bruce Cassidy shouldn’t be denied from talking to teams

In the midst of a strange standoff between division rivals over a fired head coach, the NHL Coaches’ Association (NHLCA) has weighed in. On May 12th, it

Vegas Golden Knights News / NHL Trade Talk / May 19
Statement from the NHLCA Addresses Bruce Cassidy Drama

Statement from the NHLCA Addresses Bruce Cassidy Drama

Bruce Cassidy was fired by the Vegas Golden Knights on March 29, 2026, with just eight games left in the regular season. He was replaced by John Tortorella, and the team has gone on a playoff run since, still battling and now set to face the Colorado Avalanche in the Western Conference Final.

Vegas Golden Knights News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 19
Golden Knights’ John Tortorella doesn’t have a Mark Stone update ahead of Game 1 vs. Avalanche

Golden Knights’ John Tortorella doesn’t have a Mark Stone update ahead of Game 1 vs. Avalanche

Mark Stone hasn’t played for the Vegas Golden Knights since Game 3 of the second-round against the Anaheim Ducks — and it looks like the captain’s absence will stretch for at least one more contest.

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Vegas Golden Knights News / Field Level Media / May 19
Reports: Knights lose appeal of punishment for media violations

Reports: Knights lose appeal of punishment for media violations

The Vegas Golden Knights were unsuccessful in their appeal to commissioner Gary Bettman to adjust the punishment handed down by the NHL for violating media regulations, multiple outlets reported on Tuesday.

Vegas Golden Knights News / Daily Faceoff / May 19
NHL upholds penalties levied against Golden Knights for media access infringement

NHL upholds penalties levied against Golden Knights for media access infringement

The Vegas Golden Knights are going to pay their tab after all. According to multiple reports, the NHL has upheld its decision to force the Golden Knights

Vegas Golden Knights News / NHL Trade Talk / May 19
The NHL Makes a Ruling on Golden Knights Sanctions Appeal

The NHL Makes a Ruling on Golden Knights Sanctions Appeal

Both insiders Elliotte Friedman and Frank Seravalli are reporting that the Vegas Golden Knights officially appealed the NHL’s sanctions against them in New York on Tuesday morning.

Gary Bettman News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 19
Golden Knights hoping Gary Bettman will be merciful with punishment appeal

Golden Knights hoping Gary Bettman will be merciful with punishment appeal

The Vegas Golden Knights are preparing for Game 1 of the Western Conference finals against the Colorado Avalanche. Still, they are dealing with fallout from an incident in their series with the Anaheim Ducks.

Bruce Cassidy News / NHL Trade Talk / May 19
Costly Twist?: NHL’s Cassidy Ruling Could Disrupt Oilers’ Plans

Costly Twist?: NHL’s Cassidy Ruling Could Disrupt Oilers’ Plans

The Edmonton Oilers are interviewing different coaching candidates but most insiders believe they’re waiting on the Vegas Golden Knights to finally grant permission to speak with former head coach Bruce Cassidy.

Vegas Golden Knights News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 19
What Golden Knights’ John Tortorella finds ‘overrated’ during Stanley Cup Playoffs

What Golden Knights’ John Tortorella finds ‘overrated’ during Stanley Cup Playoffs

The Vegas Golden Knights are getting ready for the Western Conference Final, in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Vegas is skating against the Colorado Avalanche.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 19
Best bet: Figure a battle of top seeds in Stanley Cup Final

Best bet: Figure a battle of top seeds in Stanley Cup Final

The FanDuel betting lines for the NHL's conference finals couldn't be clearer: The money is on a Colorado-Carolina Stanley Cup Final.  If the money is right, this would mark the first time since 2001 that the top seed from each conference made the Stanley Cup Final.

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NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / May 18
Maple Leafs’ Wide Net of Coaching Candidates Includes David Carle

Maple Leafs’ Wide Net of Coaching Candidates Includes David Carle

Any Toronto Maple Leafs fans hoping to get some semblance of an idea about the future of their team behind the bench may have to wait a little longer. With the thoughtful John Chayka now in charge of the team, it looks like he is going to cast a wide net when searching for head coaching candidates for the Maple Leafs.

Vegas Golden Knights News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 16
Golden Knights Make Black Ace Recalls

Golden Knights Make Black Ace Recalls

It has certainly been a whirlwind few days for the Golden Knights, who are off to the third round but down a second-round pick in the process.  With their

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The 'Stanley Cup Playoff points leaders' quiz

The 'Stanley Cup Playoff points leaders' quiz

How many of the NHL postseason scoring leaders since the 1999-2000 season can you name in five minutes?

Mitch Marner News / Larry Brown Sports / May 15
Mitch Marner’s between-the-legs goal leaves jaws dropped

Mitch Marner’s between-the-legs goal leaves jaws dropped

Mitch Marner opened Game 6 with one of the most dazzling goals of the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs. Just 62 seconds in, the Vegas winger received a breakout pass from William Karlsson and entered the Anaheim zone with speed.

Vegas Golden Knights News / Dice City Sports / May 14
Golden Knights face Game 6 with WCF spot on line

Golden Knights face Game 6 with WCF spot on line

The Golden Knights are one win from the Western Conference Final, but nothing about this second-round series has stayed simple for long. Vegas leads the Anaheim Ducks 3-2 entering Game 6 Thursday at Honda Center.

Vegas Golden Knights News / Dice City Sports / May 13
Dorofeyev OT winner puts Knights up 3-2

Dorofeyev OT winner puts Knights up 3-2

Vegas survived the chaos. Then Pavel Dorofeyev ended it. The Golden Knights beat the Anaheim Ducks 3-2 in overtime Tuesday at T-Mobile Arena, taking a 3-2 lead in their second-round series and moving within one win of the Western Conference Final.

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The 'NHL active 100-point seasons' quiz

The 'NHL active 100-point seasons' quiz

How many of the 28 active NHL players with at least one 100-point season in their career can you name in five minutes?

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