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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.
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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.
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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.
NHL News / Field Level Media / January 13
Blue Jackets scrap past Flames to win in Rick Bowness' debut
Boone Jenner broke a late third-period tie, leading host Columbus to a wild 5-3 victory over the Calgary Flames in the debut of new Blue Jackets coach Rick Bowness on Tuesday.
Rick Bowness News / The Hockey Writers / January 13
3 Key Takeaways From Rick Bowness’ First Blue Jackets’ Press Conference
It’s already been an eventful week for the Columbus Blue Jackets. On Monday, the team announced the firings of head coach Dean Evason and assistant coach Steve McCarthy and the hiring of Rick Bowness.
Dean Evason News / Daily Faceoff / January 13
Inability to develop younger players was Dean Evason’s downfall in Columbus
Mid-season coach firings almost always send a tremor of surprise through the NHL, and the Columbus Blue Jackets‘ dismissal of head coach Dean Evason on Monday was no different.
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.
Columbus Blue Jackets 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 / 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.
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.
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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