LAS VEGAS - Bruce Cassidy was in Las Vegas this week because his Boston Bruins went 50-20-12 for 112 points, a performance that earned him a Jack Adams nomination for coach of the year. But after a second-round playoff exit, Cassidy has been thinking about how his Bruins could be even better next season, and those thoughts have included superstar free agent winger Ilya Kovalchuk.
"That would be interesting. You never want to speculate, but he would be a nice fit. A top six guy. He can score. He's a big body. It would be a nice addition.