"The Vegas Golden Knights announced they have fired head coach Bruce Cassidy and replaced him with John Tortorella. This news is surprising as Vegas is currently in third place in the Pacific Division."
"Cassidy, who will turn 61 on May 20, was a first-round pick by the Chicago Blackhawks in 1983. He spent six seasons as the head coach of the Boston Bruins."
"Under Cassidy, the Bruins made the playoffs every year he was head coach and he won the Jack Adams Award after the 2019-20 season."
"Cassidy was relieved of his duties by the Bruins and immediately landed in Vegas, where he led the Golden Knights to their one Stanley Cup championship in his first season."
The Vegas Golden Knights have unexpectedly fired head coach Bruce Cassidy, replacing him with John Tortorella. This decision comes as the team is currently in third place in the Pacific Division and in playoff contention with eight games remaining in the regular season. Cassidy, a former first-round pick, previously coached the Boston Bruins for six seasons, leading them to playoff appearances each year and winning the Jack Adams Award in 2020. He also guided the Golden Knights to their Stanley Cup championship in his first season.
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