What the Edmonton Oilers' next head coach must absolutely get right

The Edmonton Oilers fired head coach Kris Knoblauch and assistant coach Mark Stuart on Thursday, with all indications pointing to Bruce Cassidy as the strongest candidate for the next head coach of the team. It’s possible the only thing standing in the way of Cassidy’s announcement is permission to talk to him. The Vegas Golden Knights have reportedly not granted permission, perhaps confirming what the hockey world already believes: Cassidy is the perfect fit in Edmonton.Advertisement