COLUMBUS – A day after finishing their season with the second-worst record in the NHL, the Blue Jackets fired coach Brad Larsen.
The move came after two seasons without a playoff appearance.
The Blue Jackets were ravaged by injuries throughout the season after going in with expectations to contend.
They finished in last place in the Eastern Conference and 31st out of 32 teams in the NHL.
General manager Jarmo Kekalainen called the season extremely disappointing and said the responsibility for that lies with the entire organization.
He also announced goaltending coach Manny Legace will not return.
Columbus lost 102 of 164 games since Larsen succeeded John Tortorella as coach.