Blue Jackets Fire King as Their Coach
From Times Wire Services
The Columbus Blue Jackets fired Dave King on Tuesday, severing ties with the only coach the team has had since entering the league in 2000.
At 14-20-4-2, the Blue Jackets have the second-worst record in the Western Conference.
King was in the last year of a three-year contract.
President and General Manager Doug MacLean will be the team’s interim coach.
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