Category: Brad Larsen
Blue Jackets Summer Q&A With Sean Kuraly
Columbus Blue JacketsSean Kuraly knows what’s at stake for the Columbus Blue Jackets in 2024-25. He understands that under new leadership, everyone is under evaluation. The new season takes on even greater…
Read moreColumbus Blue Jackets Name Dean Evason Head Coach
Mike BabcockThe Columbus Blue Jackets have one huge piece of business taken care of this offseason, finally settling on a new head coach, naming Dean Evason as their bench boss going forward. GOT OUR GUY 🤩We've named Dean Evason as our new head coach!We’re thrilled to welcome Dean and his wife Genevieve to th...
Read moreCalgary Flames Hire Brad Larsen As Assistant Coach
Calgary FlamesAfter a one-year gap away from the game, Brad Larsen will return behind the bench for the 2024-25 NHL season. After a lengthy 13-year run in the Columbus Blue Jackets organization, the Calgary Flames have hired Larsen to serve as an assistant coach on Ryan Huska’s staff. Not only does Larsen have ex...
Read moreColumbus Blue Jackets season preview
John DavidsonWell that didn’t last long, or end well. The Columbus Blue Jackets fired their head coach Brad Larsen less than a day after the club lost its final game of the season on 14 April. On 1 July, Mike Babcock … Continue reading → The post Columbus Blue Jackets season preview first appeared on Pro Hockey...
Read moreBabcock hired as Blue Jackets coach, replaces Larsen
Brad LarsenCOLUMBUS -- Mike Babcock said the Columbus Blue Jackets were the right team at the right time to return to the NHL as a coach.
Read moreBabcock hired as Blue Jackets coach, replaces Larsen
Brad LarsenMike Babcock was hired as coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets on The 60-year-old replaces Brad Larsen, who was fired April 15, and will coach in the NHL for the first time since the 2019-20 season. “After a very thorough and lengthy process we are pleased to welcome Mike Babcock as the next head co...
Read moreBabcock hired as Blue Jackets coach, replaces Larsen
Brad LarsenMike Babcock was hired as coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday.
Read moreColumbus Blue Jackets Closing In On New Head Coach
Jarmo KekalainenThe Columbus Blue Jackets are on the verge of naming their new head coach this week, general manager Jarmo Kekalainen told Brian Hedger of the Columbus Dispatch today. It will culminate a weeks-long search that began April 15, when the team announced they fired previous head coach Brad Larsen after...
Read moreLatest On Columbus Blue Jackets Coaching Search
Jarmo KekalainenAfter firing head coach Brad Larsen last month, the Columbus Blue Jackets have embarked on an intensive search for a new head coach and goaltending coach, also needing to replace Manny Legace, whose contract was not renewed by the team. Things seem to be heating up in said search, as general manager...
Read moreColumbus Blue Jackets Considering Pascal Vincent For Coaching Vacancy
Jarmo KekalainenAfter firing Brad Larsen as head coach last month, the Columbus Blue Jackets are searching for a new leader behind the bench. According to general manager Jarmo Kekalainen, associate coach Pascal Vincent is one internal candidate being considered for the position. Kekalainen revealed this to the pub...
Read moreBlue Jackets Say Coaching Change Was Absolutely Necessary
Jarmo KekalainenOne 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 LarsenBrad Larsen has been fired as coach of the after two seasons without a playoff appearance, a move general manager Jarmo Kekalainen called "absolutely a necessary change that we needed to make." Kekalainen did not elaborate on why he thought Larsen wasn't the right person to lead the team from behin...
Read moreBlue Jackets fire Larsen as coach after 2 seasons
ColumbusThe 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
Blue JacketsAfter 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 moreGr802 Night Open Thread: Capitals vs Blue Jackets (March 21, 2023)
Brad LarsenThe Washington Capitals are back home after a not-so-great trip up to Minnesota to play the Wild. Meeting them at Capital One Arena will be Metropolitan foes in the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Blue Jackets […]
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