After much discussion and careful consideration, the Columbus Blue Jackets and Mike Babcock have together agreed to begin the process for Mike Babcock to step down as head coach effective immediately. The club also announced that Associate Coach Pascal Vincent has been named head coach and agreed to a two-year
As a Blue Jackets fan, I am conflicted. On the one hand, I didn’t like the hire in the first place and this just confirms it was a bad decision (duh). On the other hand, at least they figured it out and had the guts to fix it now before the season gets under way.
I had a boss who always liked to say it’s okay to be wrong, just don’t be wrong very long.