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Blue Jackets Looking For Experienced Head Coach

On Thursday, June 20, the Columbus Blue Jacket’s new President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Don Waddell met with the media. During the press conference, Waddell mainly answered questions about firing former head coach Pascal Vincent, the search for a new head coach, the upcoming draft, and what might happen with Patrik Laine.

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Don Waddell News/ 1st Ohio Battery / June 21

Ranking The Candidates: A Look At Seven Options For The Columbus Blue Jackets Head Coach Opening Columbus Blue Jackets: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (8)

At a press conference Thursday, new President and General Manager Don Waddell made one thing clear: Now is not the time for a rookie head coach. Waddell spoke to media Thursday for the first time since Monday's dismissal of now former head coach Pascal Vincent, saying that the decision to move on was one made by Waddell himself.

Columbus Blue Jackets News/ Pro Hockey Rumors / June 20

Blue Jackets not expected to move veteran goaltender

GM Don Waddell may still have other moves up his sleeve in the coming days, but moving on from goaltender Elvis Merzļikins won’t be one of them.

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New Columbus Blue Jackets President and General Manager Don Waddell held his predraft media availability at Nationwide Arena on Thursday morning. He spoke for almost 30 minutes on a wide variety of topics.

Don Waddell News/ Daily Faceoff / June 20

Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell: ‘We’re open’ to trading No. 4 draft pick

The new boss in Ohio is prepared to be aggressive heading into the NHL Draft. During his pre-draft media availability on Thursday, Columbus Blue Jackets president of hockey operations and general manager Don Waddell admitted that he would be willing to hear offers for their fourth-overall pick.

Pascal Vincent News/ ClutchPoints / June 19

3 candidates to replace Pascal Vincent as Blue Jackets coach

It was an almost impossible situation to find oneself in, especially given the circ*mstances that led to it. The Columbus Blue Jackets have decided to

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Columbus Blue Jackets Mock Draft: 4th Overall Pick Results in Unique Center Columbus Blue Jackets: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (17)

The Columbus Blue Jackets find themselves in a pivotal position with the fourth overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft. This Columbus Blue Jackets Mock Draft focuses on adding the best player available.

Columbus Blue Jackets News/ Last Word On Sports / June 19

NHL Rumours: Columbus Blue Jackets Head Coach Search

We’ve got another edition of NHL rumours ready to go. We’re closing in on the end of the 2023-24 season, but there’s still plenty to talk about. The NHL Draft and the start of the free agent period is closing in on us.

Columbus Blue Jackets News/ 1st Ohio Battery / June 19

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Another head coaching search is underway after the Columbus Blue Jackets fired Pascal Vincent after only one season on Monday. There had been speculation about whether the Blue Jackets would make a coaching change, and new president and general manager Don Waddell decided it was time to do just that.

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Columbus Blue Jackets News/ Daily Faceoff / June 18

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Following the dismissal of Pascal Vincent, the Columbus Blue Jackets are once again looking for a new head coach. It is not going to be an easy job, as the team has been the doormat of the Eastern Conference for the last several years, even with talented players like Johnny Gaudreau in their lineup.

NHL News/ NHL Rumors / June 18

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Columbus Blue Jackets: Statement from Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell after relieving Pascal Vincent of his coaching duties after a 27-43-12 record last season, his one season behind their bench.

Columbus Blue Jackets News/ The Hockey Writers / June 18

Blue Jackets Signal New Era With Firing of Pascal Vincent

Columbus Blue Jackets’ President and General Manager Don Waddell said that he was going to spend some time with head coach Pascal Vincent to get to know him.

Columbus Blue Jackets News/ Inside The Rink / June 18

Columbus Blue Jackets Fire Head Coach Pascal Vincent

Earlier today, General Manager and President of Hockey Operations Don Waddell revealed that the Columbus Blue Jackets are moving on from Head Coach Pascal Vincent.

Pascal Vincent News/ Pro Hockey Rumors / June 17

Blue Jackets fire head coach Pascal Vincent after one season

Vincent’s firing comes after one season at the helm for Columbus, his first as an NHL head coach. During his short tenure, the team went 27-43-12 (.402), although he was never put in a position to succeed.

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Columbus Blue Jackets News/ Inside The Rink / June 17

Blue Jackets Offseason Update: A Fresh Start For Laine, New Number for Fantilli, And More

Many waves have already been made for the Columbus Blue Jackets this offseason. In their wake remain some unanswered questions. Recently, it’s been revealed that Patrik Laine wanted to be traded earlier last season before entering the NHLPA player’s assistance program.

Columbus Blue Jackets News/ NHL Trade Talk / June 13

Patrik Laine Reportedly Seeking Trade From Blue Jackets

Patrik Laine will likely hit the trade block this summer. TSN’s Pierre LeBrun has shared on Insider Trading that the Columbus Blue Jackets plan to move on from the Finnish winger and former second-overall pick.

Patrik Laine News/ Yardbarker / June 13

Blue Jackets star forward reportedly requests trade

The 26-year-old has a 10-team no-trade list, so if he is moved, he will at least have some say in where he goes.

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