Columbus Blue Jackets hire Don Granato and Cody Ward as assistant coaches
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 9:24 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
The Columbus Blue Jackets announced the hiring of Don Granato as an assistant coach and Cody Ward as a video coach on July 30. Granato, formerly the head coach of the Buffalo Sabres, brings extensive coaching experience, including his recent role with the U.S. men's team at the 2026 world championships. Ward previously worked as an assistant video coach with the San Jose Sharks and has experience from the AHL and international leagues. This staff addition comes as part of the organizational effort to strengthen their coaching framework ahead of the upcoming season.
- •Don Granato joins the Blue Jackets coaching staff.
- •Cody Ward appointed as the video coach.
- •Granato previously coached the Buffalo Sabres and U.S. men's team.
- •Ward has experience from San Jose Sharks and AHL's Chicago Wolves.
- •Coaching staff finalized as the season approaches.
- 9:24 PMYahoo Sports — Columbus Blue Jackets hire Don Granato, Cody Ward as assistant coaches
"The Columbus Blue Jackets finalized their coaching staff by hiring assistant Don Granato and video coach Cody Ward.
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