The Columbus Blue Jackets have officially hired Brad Larsen as the eighth head coach in franchise.
OFFICIAL: The #CBJ name Brad Larsen the eighth head coach in franchise history.
DETAILS ➡️ https://t.co/LHA1Okfymr pic.twitter.com/2wTZrt7RR6
— Columbus Blue Jackets (@BlueJacketsNHL) June 10, 2021
He beat out other finalists, including former head coach Gerard Gallant.
Statement from #CBJ GM Jarmo Kekalainen on hiring Brad Larsen as Torts’ replacement -> pic.twitter.com/WkQTR5SFPt
— Brian Hedger (@BrianHedger) June 10, 2021
Brad Larsen has been a part of the organization for a decade. He receives a three year contract through the 2023-24 season. Terms were not disclosed.
Larsen was hired at the Springfield Falcons and was their head coach from 2012-14, going 95-45-11. He has been an assistant for seven seasons here, infamously coaching the power play and forwards in his time here.
Welcome head coach Brad Larsen!