Blue Jackets extend coach John Tortorella until 2020-21 season

COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed Head Coach John Tortorella to a two-year contract extension through the 2020-21 season, General Manager Jarmo Kekalainen announced Wednesday. Tortorella is the franchise’s all-time leader in wins and points percentage as he has guided Columbus to a 129-87-23 record (.588 points percentage) in 239 games since being named head coach on Oct. 21, 2015. He led the Blue Jackets to appearances in the Stanley Cup Playoffs in each of his