LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Newly announced Golden Knights head coach Bruce Cassidy makes his press debut on Thursday.
Cassidy is expected to discuss his new position and the future of the team at a press event at 10 a.m. Watch it here:
The new coach, formerly of the Boston Bruins, replaces Pete DeBoer after his firing in May.
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The position reunites Cassidy with George McPhee, president of hockey operations at VGK, who gave Cassidy his first NHL job in 2002 with the Washington Capitals.
"I told George, I'm gonna get it right this time," Cassidy said.
HC Bruce Cassidy on his contract with Vegas: "Contract wise, we're keeping it in-house."
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Cassidy adds that he's exceptionally pleased with his contract and that there is no issue there. #VegasBorn
Cassidy declined to reveal details about his contract, but said he's exceptionally pleased with the arrangement and that there is no issue there.
"Contract wise, we're keeping it in-house," he said.