Overview
- Columbus announced Friday that assistants Mike Haviland and Scott Ford, plus video coach Aron Augustitus, will not return for 2026–27.
- General manager Don Waddell said he and head coach Rick Bowness agreed staff changes were in the team’s best interest after post‑season reviews.
- Bowness has a new deal for next season, opening the door for him to hire his own group for his first full year behind the bench.
- The search now begins, with Cleveland Monsters head coach Trent Vogelhuber reported as a candidate by The Athletic.
- Former Blue Jackets winger Jared Boll is expected to remain on the staff, keeping continuity for younger players he has helped develop.