Bruce Cassidy is in the hallway near his office at City National Arena, ready for one more round of questions during what’s already been an exhausting week.

The first question is a layup. Does it feel like he’s entering his fourth season as coach of the Golden Knights?

“Well, it’s gone by quick, I’ll say that, which means it’s enjoyable. If it drags, it probably means it’s a grind,” Cassidy said. “It’s starting to feel removed from that.”

The “that” Cassidy was referring to is the Knights’ Stanley Cup championship in 2023. It’s hard for him not to think back on how his first season ended every time he walks into the team’s practice rink. There are reminders of what his group accomplished everywhere.

Cassidy is ready to scratch that itch again. The Knights return most of their players f

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