The Columbus Blue Jackets plan to hire veteran coach Don Granato to join head coach Rick Bowness on the team’s NHL staff, according to multiple reports. Granato is expected to take an assistant-coaching role as the Blue Jackets complete their coaching group around Bowness. One report notes that Granato most recently worked with the Buffalo Sabres, where he coached through a rebuilding period. The sources describe Granato as an experienced NHL coach and indicate the Blue Jackets are preparing to add him following their staffing decisions centered on Bowness. While the reports confirm the direction and timing of the hire, they do not provide additional details on contract terms or specific responsibilities beyond his role as an assistant. The announcement is framed as a staffing step for the Blue Jackets as they shape their bench under Bowness, with Granato coming from a recent head-coaching assignment in Buffalo.