Jets Could Land Fresh Start, Swapping Scott Arniel For Bruce Cassidy
Stanley Cup winner Bruce Cassidy is suddenly available. Could he be the Winnipeg Jets' fresh start and championship spark?
In a stunning decision late in the regular season, the Vegas Golden Knights have parted ways with head coach Bruce Cassidy, despite the team holding a playoff position with just nine games remaining. The move has sent shockwaves across the NHL, as Cassidy had been widely viewed as a steady and successful presence behind the bench. Vegas quickly named veteran bench boss John Tortorella as his replacement, signaling an immediate shift in direction as the team prepares for the postseason.
Cassidy’s résumé speaks for itself. He led the Golden Knights to a Stanley Cup championship in his first season with the club and compiled a strong 178-99-43 record during his tenure in Vegas. Prior to that, he enjoyed a highly successful run with the Boston Bruins, where he posted a 245-108-46 record and guided the team to the 2019 Stanley Cup Final, ultimately falling to the St.
Louis Blues. He also earned the Jack Adams Award in the 2019–20 season and has been involved internationally, serving as an assistant coach for Team Canada at events such as the 4 Nations Face-Off and the recent Winter Olympics in Milano-Cortina. The Vegas Golden Knights have relieved Bruce Cassidy of his duties as head coach.
John Tortorella has been named head coach. #VegasBorn https://t. co/TSTwVqXlbQ — Vegas Golden Knights (@GoldenKnights) March 29, 2026 The unexpected firing could have ripple effects across the league, including for the Winnipeg Jets .