Paul MacLean joins the Columbus Blue Jackets COLUMBUS, Ohio - Paul MacLean is back in the Bettman circuit after accepting the Columbus Blue Jackets offer to become an assistant coach in charge of the special teams, the Ohio organization said Thursday. His entry on the scene, however, will not happen immediately since he still needs to get his work permit in the United States. "I have always said that we look at every opportunity to improve our team. The addition of a veteran coach like Paul MacLean with a winning past improves us, "said General Manager Jarmo Kekalainen. MacLean, 61, led the Ottawa Senators for just over three seasons between 2011 and 2014. While in the Canadian capital, MacLean ran a 114-90-35 record. and it allowed the Senators to play in the NHL playoffs twice. The former hockey player also won the Jack Adams Trophy, awarded to the NHL's top-ranked head coach, in the 2012-2013 season, and was a finalist for the...