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The Dispatch hockey writers talk about the new Blue Jackets coach and other CBJ and playoff news.
Fred Squillante | Dispatch
Todd Richards, 45, becomes the Blue Jackets' sixth full-time coach. They’ve also had three interim coaches, including Richards, in only 11 seasons in the NHL. // Link
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GLENDALE, Ariz. — Jeff Carter scored three goals, Jonathan Quick stopped 24 shots and the Los Angeles Kings matched an NHL record with their seventh straight road playoff victory, beating the Phoenix Coyotes 4-0 last night to take control of the Western Conference finals.
Dispatch Blue Jackets beat writer Aaron Portzline will host an online chat at noon Friday, when he'll answer readers' questions about the Jackets and NHL. To join the chat, go to dispatch.com/cbjchat.