Columbus Blue Jackets: The Columbus Blue Jackets and head coach John Tortorella have agreed to move on. Tortorella didn’t have a contract in place for next season. GM Jarmo Kekalainen:
“Torts and I have had numerous conversations throughout the season, and we have agreed that the time is right for both he and club to go our separate ways. He is a great coach and his accomplishments with our club over the past six seasons speak for themselves.”
Tortorella:
“After discussion and consideration of the future direction of the team, Jarmo and I have come to a mutual agreement to part ways.