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On YouTubeDean 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.
Rick Bowness News / NHL Trade Talk / January 13
Blue Jackets Hire Rick Bowness: Short Leash & the Easy Way Out
Rick Bowness is back in the NHL, this time taking over the Columbus Blue Jackets. Dean Evason was let go after a 19-19-7 start that left the team last in the Eastern Conference and near the bottom of the league.
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Rick Bowness News / Field Level Media / January 12
Behind new coach Rick Bowness, Blue Jackets tangle with Flames
The Columbus Blue Jackets intend to fan their flickering playoff hopes with new head coach Rick Bowness behind the bench when they play host to the Calgary Flames on Tuesday.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / January 12
Blue Jackets Fire Dean Evason, Steve McCarthy Due to Unmet Higher Expectations
The Columbus Blue Jackets may have had Monday off from an on-ice perspective. They sure didn’t have the day off in the front office though. They dropped a hammer late in the day.
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 / Field Level Media / January 12
Blue Jackets fire Dean Evason, hire Rick Bowness as coach
Columbus fired head coach Dean Evason and assistant coach Steve McCarthy on Monday and hired veteran NHL coach Rick Bowness to head up the Blue Jackets.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Daily Faceoff / January 12
Blue Jackets fire coach Dean Evason; Rick Bowness named as replacement
The Columbus Blue Jackets announced on Monday that they have relieved Dean Evason of his duties as head coach of the club and named Rick Bowness as his replacement.
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 / The Hockey Writers / January 12
How the Blue Jackets Can Turn Their Season Around After Disastrous West Coast Trip
The Columbus Blue Jackets have just returned from a four-game West Coast road trip, their last western trip of the season, and it could not have been much worse.
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 / Field Level Media / January 11
Dmitri Voronkov's OT goal boosts Jackets over Mammoth
Dmitri Voronkov scored a power-play goal at 1:01 of overtime to lift the visiting Columbus Blue Jackets to a 3-2 win against the Utah Mammoth on Sunday.
NHL News / Last Word On Sports / January 11
NHL Predictions: January 11th, Columbus Blue Jackets vs Utah Mammoth
Welcome back to NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / January 10
3 Blue Jackets’ Aspects That Have Put Season on Edge of Destruction
The vibes around the Columbus Blue Jackets went from very high to very low in the span of about 24 hours. They haven’t recovered since. Flash back to last Saturday for a moment.
Luca Marrelli News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 9
Columbus Blue Jackets Activate, Reassign Luca Marrelli
The Columbus Blue Jackets have activated defenseman Luca Marrelli off of injured reserve, and reassigned him to the club’s AHL affiliate, the Cleveland Monsters.
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.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 8
Blue Jackets' Brendan Smith undergoes meniscus surgery, might miss rest of season
The Blue Jackets announced that defenseman Brendan Smith underwent successful surgery on Tuesday to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee.
Mason Marchment News / Daily Faceoff / January 7
Blue Jackets' Mason Marchment week-to-week with upper-body injury, placed on IR
There's been some unwelcome news in Ohio’s capital.
Jack Johnson News / Breakaway on SI / January 7
Blue Jackets Defenseman Hangs Up Skates After 17-Year Career
Jack Johnson is hanging up his skates. The Columbus Blue Jackets veteran defenseman announced his retirement from the NHL after 19 seasons, bringing an end to a career that spanned 1,228 games and included a Stanley Cup championship.
Elvis Merzlikins News / Breakaway on SI / January 6
Blue Jackets' Elvis Merzlikins Set to Lead Team Latvia
Latvia unveiled its Olympic hockey roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina, and the team will be anchored by Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins.
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