Good news: Brad Larsen, a former head coach of Columbus, has joined the Flames as their new head coach.
CALGARY: Brad Larsen, the former head coach of Columbus, has joined the Calgary Flames as a staff assistant to Ryan Huska.
Nine seasons were played by Larsen with the Blue Jackets, two of which he led as head coach (2021–22 and 2022–23).
During his tenure as head coach, Columbus finished 62-86-16 and missed the playoffs. After the 2022–2023 season, he was let go.
Before taking over as head coach of the Blue Jackets on May 9, 2021, he was an assistant for seven seasons.
After leading the Springfield Falcons to the Calder Cup playoffs in back-to-back seasons, Larsen was promoted to the Blue Jackets to begin his coaching career in the American Hockey League.
The 46-year-old from Nakusp, British Columbia, scored 134 points in 294 games as a player.
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Flames general manager Craig Conroy said in a statement, “Brad is a great addition to our coaching staff, adding valuable recent experience as an NHL head coach as well as a longtime player.”
“He has a strong work ethic, excellent communication skills, and a wealth of knowledge from his extensive coaching career in all situations.”
