Columbus Blue Jackets Fire Head Coach Pascal Vincent After One Season
New GM Don Waddell cites need for change after team finishes with fourth-worst record in NHL
- Vincent was promoted after Mike Babcock's resignation over privacy concerns.
- The Blue Jackets ended the season with a 27-43-12 record, last in the Eastern Conference.
- Injuries plagued the team, leading to the use of 47 different players.
- Key players like Patrik Laine and Johnny Gaudreau had significantly reduced performance.
- The team is now searching for its fourth head coach since 2021.