Category: Blue Jackets
Source: Blue Jackets to hire Babcock as coach
ESPNThe Columbus Blue Jackets are expected to hire embattled former Leafs coach Mike Babcock as the franchise's next head coach, a source confirmed to ESPN.
Read moreAnaheim, Washington Interested In Brad Shaw
Brad ShawA little under a year ago to the date, the Philadelphia Flyers announced the hiring of Brad Shaw as an associate coach for the 2022-23 NHL season. Shaw had spent the 2021-22 season as an assistant coach for the Vancouver Canucks, and also served as an assistant coach for the Columbus Blue Jackets du...
Read moreAlexandre Texier Will Return For 2023-24
Blue JacketsCiting personal issues and needing to be closer to family, Alexandre Texier spent the 2022-23 season in Switzerland, playing for Zurich SC. The French-born forward stepped away from his NHL life with the Columbus Blue Jackets, and it was unclear what his future would hold. After all, this season was...
Read moreTexier to rejoin Blue Jackets for 2023-24 season
Alexandre TexierAlexandre Texier is set to return to the Columbus Blue Jackets next NHL season after spending 2022-23 playing closer to home in Europe.
Read moreLarsen fired as Blue Jackets coach, no replacement named
Anaheim DucksBrad Larsen was fired as coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday.
Read moreLarsen fired as Blue Jackets coach, no replacement named
Blue Jackets'Brad Larsen was fired as coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday. Manny Legace, who had been the Blue Jackets' goaltending coach the past five seasons, was also fired. "These decisions were difficult and not made lightly given our respect for both Brad and Manny as coaches and people. Befor...
Read moreBlue Jackets Say Coaching Change Was Absolutely Necessary
Columbus Blue JacketsOne day after their season was over, the Columbus Blue Jackets jumped into offseason action. They decided to make a significant change in leadership. Head coach Brad Larsen was fired…
Read moreBlue Jackets fire Larsen as coach after 2 seasons
Brad LarsenThe have fired Brad Larsen after two seasons as coach, general manager Jarmo Kekalainen announced Saturday. The Blue Jackets finished with the second-worst record in the NHL this season, totaling 59 points during a 25-48-9 campaign. "This season has been extremely disappointing and the responsibil...
Read moreBreaking News: Blue Jackets Fire Brad Larsen After 2 Disappointing Seasons
Buffalo SabresAfter two seasons in charge, the Blue Jackets fired head coach Brad Larsen on Saturday morning. Larsen recorded a 62-86-16 record, including a 25-49-8 mark in 2022–23 that was the second-worst in the league with his time in Columbus. The organization also disclosed that goaltending coach Manny Legac...
Read moreLarsen fired as Blue Jackets coach, no replacement named
Jarmo KekalainenBrad Larsen was fired by the Columbus Blue Jackets on The Blue Jackets finished the season with a 25-48-9 record, last in the Eastern Conference. “These decisions were difficult and not made lightly given our respect for both Brad and Manny as coaches and people. The Blue Jackets were 30th in the...
Read moreNHL playoff watch: Avalanche need a win for the Central's No. 1 seed
Columbus Blue JacketsIt's the final day of the regular season, with a division title on the line for Colorado. Plus, the Blue Jackets and Predators can alter their the draft lottery standings.
Read moreIslanders Anxiety - Episode 242 - Dreading the Feeling
Blue JacketsSometimes, you’re the asshole. On Monday, the Islanders were the assholes. Mike and Dan react to the Islanders’ 5-2 loss in Washington on Monday night, a devastating blow to their playoff hopes. With an embarrassing performance in a must-win game, this year’s team proved once again t...
Read moreShesterkin makes 20 saves, Rangers shut out Blue Jackets
Blue JacketsCOLUMBUS -- Igor Shesterkin made 20 saves for his third shutout of the season, and the New York Rangers defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-0 at Nationwide Arena on Saturday. Niko Mikkola scored his first of the season, and Mika Zibanejad had two assists for the Rangers (47-21-12), who are 3-0-2 in...
Read moreBlue Jackets News & Rumors: Chinakhov, Shining Rookies & More
Blue JacketsThe Columbus Blue Jackets are down to their last five games of the 2022-23 regular season. It can’t seem to end soon enough given the overall situation. Although the season’s…
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