"Reports surfaced on Tuesday that the Edmonton Oilers reached out to the Vegas Golden Knights to speak with former head coach Bruce Cassidy. It was noted that the Golden Knights denied the request. Further details surfaced that "Sources said Vegas had not outright denied permission for Edmonton to interview Cassidy, but had more so kept the Oilers waiting as they continue playing their second-round series against Anaheim. Cassidy is also a target of the Los Angeles Kings' vacancy.""
"There is talk that the NHL might have to step in and speak with the Golden Knights if they continue to stand in the way of him interviewing with either Los Angeles or Edmonton. Seravalli writes that the decision "might produce a phone call from commissioner Gary Bettman to smooth over, as permission to hire a fired coach is customarily granted and not withheld for any reason, even competitive.""
"Meanwhile, the Philadelphia Flyers released a statement on Owen Tippett, explaining his absence and his future in the NHL. Finally, Charlie Coyle has signed an extension with the Columbus Blue Jackets. Why did he pass up an opportunity to test a relatively weak free agency market?"
Edmonton reached out to the Vegas Golden Knights to request permission to interview former head coach Bruce Cassidy. Vegas did not fully deny the request but kept Edmonton waiting while the Golden Knights continued their second-round series against Anaheim, and Cassidy was also a target for the Los Angeles Kings’ vacancy. There is speculation that NHL intervention could be needed if permission remains blocked, since permission to hire a fired coach is typically granted. Philadelphia issued a statement about Owen Tippett, explaining his absence and outlining his future in the NHL. Charlie Coyle signed an extension with the Columbus Blue Jackets, raising questions about why he did not test a weaker free agency market.
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