Category: Jarmo Kekalainen
Mailbag: Potential offseason moves in Metropolitan Division
Jarmo KekalainenHere is the June 21 edition of the mailbag, where we answer your questions asked on Twitter using #OvertheBoards. Tweet your questions to @drosennhl.
Read moreBREAKING: Major Sign & Trade Between Devils and Blue Jackets
Damon SeversonWhen Jarmo Kekalainen emphasized defense, he wasn’t joking. He has now added a second defenseman to his off-season roster. For the previous few years, Damon Severson has been a key member of the New Jersey Devils; yet, just as he was about to become a free agent and demand a sizable salary, he got t...
Read moreBREAKING: Major Sign & Trade Between Devils and Blue Jackets
Jarmo KekalainenWhen Jarmo Kekalainen emphasized defense, he wasn’t joking. He has now added a second defenseman to his off-season roster. For the previous few years, Damon Severson has been a key member of the New Jersey Devils; yet, just as he was about to become a free agent and demand a sizable salary, he got t...
Read moreNHL Rumors: Breaking down the Flyers-Blue Jackets-Kings trade
Jarmo KekalainenBreaking down yesterday's three team trade with the main piece being Ivan Provorov - GM comments, salary, player cards and some media thoughts.
Read moreNHL Rumors: Breaking down the Flyers-Blue Jackets-Kings trade
Daniel BriereColumbus Blue Jackets acquire defenseman The Blue Jackets add a $ million cap hit. Blue Jackets GM on the trade: “Improving our blue line has been a priority for us and acquiring Ivan gives us an established left-shot defenseman who is still a young player with his best seasons in front of him....
Read moreColumbus Blue Jackets Closing In On New Head Coach
Columbus Blue JacketsThe 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
Manny LegaceAfter 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 moreBlue Jackets’ Third Overall Pick Should Be Fairly Straightforward
Pierre-Luc DuboisThe Columbus Blue Jackets made a shocking move the last time they had the third overall pick in the NHL Entry Draft. They instead selected Pierre-Luc Dubois, a highly-touted prospect but not considered among the top of the class. This undoubtedly turned out to be the right move, as Dubois has turned...
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 moreLarsen fired as Blue Jackets coach, no replacement named
Blue JacketsBrad Larsen was fired as coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday.
Read moreLarsen fired as Blue Jackets coach, no replacement named
Manny LegaceBrad 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
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
Columbus Blue JacketsBrad 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
Jarmo KekalainenThe 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 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...
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