"Hockey World Slams Vegas Golden Knights for Blocking Bruce Cassidy Interview: A move that has left many in the hockey community stunned, the Vegas Golden Knights have been accused of stifling the career of Stanley Cup-winning coach Bruce Cassidy by blocking him from interviewing for another job. According to sources, the Golden Knights cited a non-compete clause in Cassidy's contract as the reason for denying him the opportunity to speak with other teams. However, critics argue that this explanation falls flat, sparking a heated debate about the ethics of such clauses in professional sports. As Adam Proteau writes, the Golden Knights' actions raise questions about their commitment to player and coach development."
The Vegas Golden Knights are facing fierce backlash for blocking Stanley Cup-winning coach Bruce Cassidy from interviewing for another job. The reason they gave for doing so isn't good enough, writes Adam Proteau.