The Columbus Blue Jackets are moving on from the winningest coach in the franchise’s history.
On Sunday, the team announced it has mutually agreed to part ways with head coach John Tortorella. Tortorella's contract expired at the end of the 2020-21 season, and neither he nor the team are interested in an extension.
“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,” Columbus general manager Jarmo Kekalainen stated. “He is a great coach and his accomplishments with our club over the past six seasons speak for themselves.