What happened: NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly said the Vegas Golden Knights are within their contractual rights to prevent head coach Bruce Cassidy from interviewing for other jobs. Daly hedged slightly, adding that the situation could be revisited once Vegas's season is over.

Why it matters: The comments signal the league office is backing the team in a dispute over coaching movement. They underscore how tightly NHL clubs can hold coaches under contract, narrowing Cassidy's options even if interest exists elsewhere.

What to watch: Watch whether Vegas's position softens once its season concludes, the window Daly pointed to as the moment the matter could change.