New Look Blue Jackets Promise to Bring a New Edge: Who's Next?

With Damon Severson and Ivan Provorov on the backend, and the coaching additions of Mike Babcock and Niklas Backstrom, could a new era for the Blue Jackets begin?

Columbus Blue Jackets name Niklas Backstrom goaltending coach

The Columbus Blue Jackets appointed Niklas Backstrom as the team's goaltending coach on June 14th. The former NHL goalie has been with the organization as their European goaltending coach since July 2019.

Backstrom, 45, boasts a commendable career in the NHL, with a 196-144-50 record in over 1…