The Columbus Blue Jackets' Coaching Search Is Officially Underway

The Blue Jackets fired head coach Brad Larsen

The Blue Jackets have fired head coach Brad Larsen after the team missed the playoffs for the second straight season.

Larsen went 51-64-28 in two seasons with the Blue Jackets.

The Blue Jackets have not won a playoff series since 2019.

The Blue Jackets informed Larsen of their decision on Monday morning.

Larsen was not given a reason for his firing.

The Blue Jackets are expected to begin their search for a new coach immediately.

The Blue Jackets have not yet identified any candidates for the coaching vacancy.

However, several potential candidates have been mentioned, including former Blue Jackets coach John Tortorella.

Tortorella was fired by the Blue Jackets in 2021.

The Blue Jackets will begin their search for a new coach immediately.

The team is expected to interview several candidates before making a decision.

The Blue Jackets hope to have a new coach in place by the start of training camp in September.