The National Hockey League (NHL) has publicly backed the Vegas Golden Knights' decision to deny permission for fired head coach Bruce Cassidy to interview with other teams. The move has sparked controversy, with many questioning the league's involvement in a team's personnel decisions. Cassidy was let go by the Golden Knights on May 23, but the team has refused to grant him permission to speak with other teams, citing a clause in his contract that allows them to control his future employment. As the NHL's stance on this issue becomes clearer, it remains to be seen how this decision will impact the coaching landscape in the league.

NHL stands behind Golden Knights’ decision not to let fired Bruce Cassidy interview elsewhere  The New York Times