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John Tortorella (NHLI)

It is now official. John Tortorella and the Columbus Blue Jackets have mutually agreed to part ways as has been rumored for over a month.

John Tortorella and Blue Jackets part ways

This morning we covered the news that broke last night that John Tortorella was leaving Columbus. We also added possible destinations. Now we will see if it all comes to fruition. Here are the statements from both Torts and GM Jarmo Kekalainen.

John Tortorella: “After discussion and consideration of the future direction of the team, Jarmo and I have come to a mutual agreement to part ways.