Brad Larsen Fired as Blue Jackets HC After Worst Record in NHL's Eastern Conference

Joseph Zucker

April 15, 2023 at 10:00 AM

The Columbus Blue Jackets announced Saturday they fired head coach Brad Larsen.

Columbus had the worst record (25-48-9) in the Eastern Conference in 2022-23 after missing the playoffs in Larsen's first season at the helm.

General manager Jarmo Kekalainen said the season "has been extremely disappointing" when addressing the departures of Larsen and goaltending coach Manny Legace:

This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis.

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