"The Blue Jackets have fired coach Scott Arniel this morning, The Dispatch has learned. Assistant coach Todd Richards will take over on an interim basis for the remainder of the season.
An announcement is expected later this morning.
The Blue Jackets have been in last place in the NHL standings for all but 10 days since the start of the season in early October. At 11-25-5, they are already 20 points out of the Stanley Cup playoff picture."
