May 9, 2021 · John Tortorella is out as coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets after six seasons. General manager Jarmo Kekalainen announced what he called a “mutual decision" between the team and the winningest coach in franchise history a day after the Blue Jackets finished last in the Central Division.

Jun 15, 2022 · Tortorella, 63, helped turn the Blue Jackets into a perennial contender for the Stanley Cup playoffs after joining the organization early in the 2015-16 season.

After six seasons with the Blue Jackets, including a last-place finish this year, veteran coach John Tortorella, who did not have a contract for next season, is out in Columbus.

Tortorella was previously the head coach of the NHL's Columbus Blue Jackets, New York Rangers, Tampa Bay Lightning, and Vancouver Canucks. He led Tampa Bay to the 2004 Stanley Cup championship.

May 9, 2021 · The Columbus Blue Jackets and head coach John Tortorella, whose contract expired at the end of the 2020-21 season, have mutually agreed to part ways, club General Manager and Alternate...

May 9, 2021 · Tortorella and the Blue Jackets have agreed to part ways, the team announced Sunday, after their season ended on Saturday with them in last place in the Central Division …

May 9, 2021 · OLUMBUS, Ohio — John Tortorella is out as coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets after six seasons. General manager Jarmo Kekalainen said in a statement Sunday that parting ways with the winningest...

May 10, 2021 · Columbus Blue Jackets coach John Tortorella will not seek a new contact, allowing his current deal to expire this summer and move on after six years.

May 9, 2021 · COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — John Tortorella is out as coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets after six seasons. General manager Jarmo Kekalainen said in a statement Sunday that parting ways with the...

Nov 10, 2022 · While the winningest coach in Blue Jackets history does have a legendary presence on YouTube for his meltdowns during press conferences and passionate clashes with players or refs, there’s a...