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Rick Bowness News / Breakaway on SI / January 15
Blue Jackets Attempting to Build Momentum Under Rick Bowness
The Columbus Blue Jackets welcome the Vancouver Canucks to Nationwide Arena for game two of the Rick Bowness era. After defeating Calgary 4-3 earlier this week in his coaching debut, Bowness will look to continue building confidence during a crucial seven-home-games-in-eight stretch.
Erik Gudbranson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 15
Blue Jackets Activate Erik Gudbranson
The Columbus Blue Jackets will return a veteran defenseman to the lineup tonight. According to team reporter Jeff Svoboda, the Blue Jackets will activate Erik Gudbranson for tonight’s matchup against the Vancouver Canucks.
Erik Gudbranson News / Daily Faceoff / January 15
Blue Jackets’ Erik Gudbranson activated from IR, in line to return against Canucks
A veteran blueliner is set to make his long-awaited return to action. The Columbus Blue Jackets activated defenseman Erik Gudbranson from injured reserve, with the 34-year-old expected to be in the lineup when the team hosts the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday night.
The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz
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NHL News / Field Level Media / January 14
Rejuvenated Blue Jackets hosting massively slumping Canucks
With a new man in charge, the Columbus Blue Jackets have engineered some immediate success. Meanwhile, the Vancouver Canucks remain mired in an extended run of futility.
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NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.
Rick Bowness News / NHL Trade Talk / January 14
Why the Columbus Blue Jackets Need Rick Bowness
When Don Waddell picked up the phone to call Rick Bowness, he didn’t know what answer he was going to get. Bowness had every reason to say no. He’d stepped away.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / January 14
Blue Jackets’ Adam Fantilli 'Excited for Future' After Coaching Change
The Columbus Blue Jackets weren’t meeting expectations under previous head coach Dean Evason. GM Don Waddell took swift action by hiring Rick Bowness on for the rest of the season.
Zach Werenski News / 1st Ohio Battery / January 14
History, Again: Zach Werenski's Home Point Streak Reaches 15 Games 
Zach Werenski is in uncharted territory. Again. With an assist on Dante Fabbro's goal in the first period Tuesday night in the Columbus Blue Jackets' 5-3 win over the Calgary Flames, Werenski extended his home point streak to 15 games.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Daily Faceoff / January 14
Kent Johnson thrived in Rick Bowness’ debut for Blue Jackets
The Columbus Blue Jackets played their first game with Rick Bowness behind the bench on Tuesday, earning a 5-3 win over the Calgary Flames. The win came just one day after the team fired head coach Dean Evason, who led Columbus to a 19-19-7 record through 45 games.
Rick Bowness News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 14
Blue Jackets’ Rick Bowness warned new team about his loud mouth after becoming head coach
On Monday, the Columbus Blue Jackets fired head coach Dean Evason and assistant Steve McCarthy after a frustrating season that included blowing a three-goal lead against Pittsburgh in a 5-4 overtime loss on January 4 and a rough 1-3 road trip, leaving the team seventh in the Metropolitan Division.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / January 13
3 Trade Deadline Targets for the Columbus Blue Jackets
After firing head coach Dean Evason on Monday, the Columbus Blue Jackets have made it clear they are not interested in a rebuild. With the trade deadline approaching, Columbus is in a tricky position.
Dysin Mayo News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 13
Blue Jackets Recall Dysin Mayo On Emergency Basis
The Columbus Blue Jackets announced that they’ve recalled defenseman Dysin Mayo on an emergency basis. It’s the fourth time that Mayo has been recalled this season.
Dean Evason News / Daily Faceoff / January 13
Dean Evason not the only one to blame for Blue Jackets’ struggles
The Columbus Blue Jackets sent shockwaves through the hockey world on Monday night when they announced the firing of former head coach Dean Evason and the hiring of Rick Bowness as his replacement.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Last Word On Sports / January 12
Columbus Blue Jackets Make Multiple Changes to Coaching Staff
In an unexpected move on Monday afternoon, Columbus Blue Jackets General Manager Don Waddell announced that Head Coach Dean Evason and Assistant Coach Steve McCarthy were fired.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Yardbarker / January 12
Blue Jackets remain epitome of dysfunction with another coaching change
The Columbus Blue Jackets are staying true to character.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 12
Blue Jackets Fire Dean Evason, Steve McCarthy; Hire Rick Bowness
The Columbus Blue Jackets have relieved head coach Dean Evason and assistant coach Steve McCarthy of their duties. In Evason’s place, the Blue Jackets have hired veteran head coach Rick Bowness, who last coached with the Winnipeg Jets in the 2023-24 season.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 12
Blue Jackets’ Charlie Coyle gets real on ‘needed’ win over Mammoth
The Columbus Blue Jackets snapped a four-game losing streak with a 3-2 overtime victory against the Utah Mammoth on Sunday at Delta Center. Dmitri Voronkov scored the game-winning goal on the power play at 1:01 of overtime, tipping a feed from Zach Werenski past Vitek Vanecek.
NHL News / NHL Rumors / January 8
NHL Rumors: Blue Jackets aren't looking to start selling just yet
The Columbus Blue Jackets aren’t looking to start selling just yet, but if they do, the Edmonton Oilers might have their eye on someone Hello Hockey: David Pagnotta on the Hello Hockey show with Tom Gazzola and Shawn Belle, talking about the Columbus Blue Jackets.
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