Bruce Cassidy is eager to resume his coaching career and has expressed a desire to speak with teams that have sought permission to interview him. Following his dismissal, Cassidy clarified that while his contract with his former team is effectively terminated, NHL bylaws, including non-compete clauses, prevent him from immediately joining another organization. He is still under contract until the end of the next season and would only forfeit his salary if he were to resign without his former team’s consent.
Cassidy acknowledged that this situation can be frustrating, especially when there are teams interested in his services. He mentioned that two specific teams, the Edmonton Oilers and the Los Angeles Kings, have publicly made inquiries about him. Cassidy stated, “I would like to talk to them. I want to go to work. I’m a hockey coach.” He conveyed his strong inclination to return to the bench and contribute to a team’s success.
The current stipulations, common in many coaching contracts, are in place to prevent coaches from leaving mid-season for a more favorable position just days later. However, Cassidy emphasized his readiness to get back into the coaching realm.
