Golden Knights advance to third Stanley Cup Final amid coaching controversy
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 2:25 AM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
The Vegas Golden Knights have reached the Stanley Cup Final for the third time in nine years, following a strong postseason run. Despite being eliminated early in the regular season, the team has found success in the playoffs. The situation surrounding former head coach Bruce Cassidy has garnered attention, as the Knights continue to pay his contract while rejecting overtures from other teams. NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly stated that the Golden Knights are within their contractual rights in this regard. Both Daly and NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman emphasized that Cassidy's long-term contract carries consequences for both parties involved.
- •Golden Knights in Stanley Cup Final for third time since 2018
- •Previously struggled in regular season before postseason success
- •Team still pays Bruce Cassidy's nearly $5 million contract
- •NHL confirms Vegas' handling of Cassidy is within rights
- •Interest in Cassidy from Edmonton Oilers and Los Angeles Kings
- 2:25 AMYahoo Sports — Bettman, Daly Back Golden Knights in Cassidy Controversy
"The Vegas Golden Knights are the shining stars of the entertainment capital of the world, and they’ve been the talk of the town for the last two months. Of course, most of the headlines pertain to their postseason success— after largely failing to live up to their potential during the regular season, the Golden Knights caught fire at the right time and advanced to their third Stanley Cup Final in their nine-year existence.
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