The Columbus Blue Jackets announced on Saturday, April 15 that they have fired coach Brad Larsen and goaltending coach Manny Legace. Their decision came after finishing last in the Eastern Conference and missing the playoffs for the second straight season. While the team struggled with injuries throughout the year, the decision was made to move on from Larsen, whose contract would've ended next season.Fans on Twitter had mixed reactions to the news. Some were in support of the move, citing the team's lack of success under Larsen."It’s too bad it didn’t work out but then again……I didn’t like the hire in the first place.," wrote one user.Others, however, took Larsen's side and said in his favor."He sacrificed so much for u guys , got u top 3 picks. Why betray him" tweeted another user.There are concerns about the team's future and the upcoming draft, where they will have a chance to select highly-touted prospect Connor Bedard.Despite the differing opinions, it is clear that fans are passionate when it comes to supporting the Jackets. They want the Jackets to qualify for the playoffs and are invested in the team's success.The search for a new coach and the upcoming draft are the two most important events the Jackets are facing now. A good coach will help them find their spirit to qualify for the playoffs next season.Coaster Conquest@CoasterConquest@BlueJacketsNHL It’s too bad it didn’t work out but then again……I didn’t like the hire in the first place.45@BlueJacketsNHL It’s too bad it didn’t work out but then again……I didn’t like the hire in the first place.Karrion Kross is horrible@KrossIsGarbage@BlueJacketsNHL FINALLY!!!!! WE'RE FREE3@BlueJacketsNHL FINALLY!!!!! WE'RE FREEMitch Lafon@mitchlafon@BlueJacketsNHL You had a head coach? I didn’t notice 3@BlueJacketsNHL You had a head coach? I didn’t notice 😬nick@roedytivitca@BlueJacketsNHL20@BlueJacketsNHL https://t.co/MDDJum6TNUMonsinour@monsinour@BlueJacketsNHL Feel for the guy. He didn't have a real chance this season. Must not have been advancing the younger players the way management wanted.Who's righting this ship next season?1@BlueJacketsNHL Feel for the guy. He didn't have a real chance this season. Must not have been advancing the younger players the way management wanted.Who's righting this ship next season?Feel for the guy. He didn't have a real chance this season. Must not have been advancing the younger players the way management wanted. Who's righting this ship next season?Todd Mork@mork_todd@BlueJacketsNHL Remember that Larsen was in charge of CBJ power play as an assistant. If that was a trial run for a head coach job, he never came close to passing the test.2@BlueJacketsNHL Remember that Larsen was in charge of CBJ power play as an assistant. If that was a trial run for a head coach job, he never came close to passing the test.Sash@Sash25579@BlueJacketsNHL Good for the Jackets. With another top draft pick 2023, they will climb the standings in the next few years.@BlueJacketsNHL Good for the Jackets. With another top draft pick 2023, they will climb the standings in the next few years.Poeschek’s Fist@PoescheksFist@BlueJacketsNHL Thanks for the memories, Lars. We’ll always have that glorious OT victory against the Pens in Game 81!@BlueJacketsNHL Thanks for the memories, Lars. We’ll always have that glorious OT victory against the Pens in Game 81!Football Brain@beast_ng@BlueJacketsNHL He sacrificed so much for u guys , got u top 3 picks. Why betray him@BlueJacketsNHL He sacrificed so much for u guys , got u top 3 picks. Why betray himRock@TheCensoredRock@BlueJacketsNHL I’m pretty good at NHL 2k if y’all are interested8@BlueJacketsNHL I’m pretty good at NHL 2k if y’all are interestedA look at Brad Larsen and wife Hannah LarsenBrad Larsen, the former coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets, is not just a successful ice hockey coach and former professional player. But he also leads a contented family life with his wife, Hannah Larsen, and their two children, Faith and Ty Gregory.Brad Larsen's NHL career was full of highs and lows, with injuries and setbacks. He played junior ice hockey for the Swift Current Broncos and was drafted by the Ottawa Senators in 1995. But his rights were traded to the Colorado Avalanche in 1996.After spending most of his first four professional years with Colorado's AHL affiliate. Brad Larsen secured a full-time role with the Avalanche in 2001-02 but was cut short by injuries in 2002-03. He played for the Atlanta Thrashers and the Anaheim Ducks before retiring in 2010.