Bruce Cassidy
Definition
Bruce Cassidy (born May 20, 1965), nicknamed 'Butch', is a Canadian professional ice hockey coach and former NHL defenceman, renowned for winning the Stanley Cup as head coach of the Vegas Golden Knights in 2023.
He previously coached the Boston Bruins to the 2019 Stanley Cup Final and won the Jack Adams Award in 2020, before being dismissed by the Golden Knights on March 29, 2026, amid a late-season slump.
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Bruce Cassidy's teams always skate on the edge, much like his career trajectory from Chicago draft pick to Vegas Cup champ.
After hoisting the Cup in 2023, fans wondered if Butch Cassidy would stick around Vegas or hit the trail like his outlaw namesake.
Bruce Cassidy traded power plays for pink slips quicker than a shorthanded goal against, leaving Golden Knights fans puckered.
With Cassidy behind the bench, opponents knew they'd face tactical traps sharper than a skate blade.