Analyst Backs Jackets Coach's Locker Room Tirade

Columbus Blue Jackets coach Pascal Vincent unloads on his team after another gut-wrenching loss, and one sharp NHL analyst jumps to his defense with no apologies. In a league where soft words rarely light a fire under underachievers, this kind of raw accountability separates contenders from lottery regulars. With the Jackets staring down yet another rebuild season, Vincent's outburst raises the stakes on whether the front office stands by him or starts shopping for a new voice.