Cannon Blasts: Some familiar faces take on new roles

Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty ImagesSince our last Cannon Blasts, the Blue Jackets made their second big move of the offseason (the first being the return of John Davidson as president of hockey operations) by promoting assistant coach Brad Larsen to be their next head coach. I had thoughts about that.

Last week, they announced a series of hires and promotions that fit the same pattern: putting familiar faces into new roles within the organization. From the team’s announcement:

Columbus Blue Jackets General Manager and Associate Governor Jarmo Kekalainen announced several changes to the club’s hockey operations department today. Rick Nash has been promoted to director of player development and…