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Rick Bowness News / Daily Faceoff / April 16
Report: Rick Bowness to return as Blue Jackets coach
Despite a disastrous end, and a spirited message, there doesn’t look to be much changing behind the bench in Ohio’s capital. According to a report from The Athletic, Rick Bowness will be returning as the head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets for the 2026-27 season.
Rick Bowness News / Field Level Media / April 16
Report: Rick Bowness agrees to extension with Blue Jackets
Rick Bowness has agreed to a contract extension to remain as the head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets, TSN reported Thursday morning. The Blue Jackets scheduled a news conference for Thursday afternoon with general manager Don Waddell and Bowness.
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Rick Bowness News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 16
Blue Jackets To Extend Rick Bowness
The Blue Jackets have agreed to an extension with head coach Rick Bowness that will be announced later today, Pierre LeBrun of TSN and The Athletic reports.
Zach Aston-Reese News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 16
Blue Jackets Reassign Zach Aston-Reese, Luca Del Bel Belluz
The Blue Jackets have reassigned forwards Zach Aston-Reese and Luca Del Bel Belluz to AHL Cleveland, per a team announcement. While Columbus isn’t a part of the postseason picture, their minor-league feeder is, so the duo will be able to get some playoff action in after all.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 16
Blue Jackets’ Zach Werenski breaks silence on scathing Rick Bowness call out
The Columbus Blue Jackets were called out by head coach Rick Bowness after a crushing loss to end their season. Columbus was already eliminated from playoff contention heading into the game.
NHL News / Yardbarker / April 15
Columbus Blue Jackets' losing culture is becoming major problem
It can be very difficult to get a sense for the mood around a team unless you are actually in their locker room every day and seeing things up close and personal. But sometimes there are hints and clues when an environment has turned rotten, and the Columbus Blue Jackets are showing a lot of them.
Rick Bowness News / Daily Faceoff / April 15
Bowness’ frustration with Blue Jackets’ effort is understandable
Columbus Blue Jackets head coach Rick Bowness didn’t hold back following the team’s 2-1 loss to the Washington Capitals Tuesday night. “All you got to do is look at the stat sheet.
Rick Bowness News / NHL Trade Talk / April 15
Will the Blue Jackets Support Rick Bowness After Post-Game Tirade?
“If I’m back, I’m changing this culture,” said Columbus Blue Jackets head coach Rick Bowness on Tuesday night. Clearly emotional and unsure if the organization was going to re-up his contract for next season, Bowness didn’t care.
Rick Bowness News / Daily Faceoff / April 14
‘Losing doesn’t bother them’: Blue Jackets coach Bowness slams team as their season ends
With the season now in the rearview mirror, Rick Bowness wasted no time calling out his players. In the wake of a 2-1 loss to the Washington Capitals on Tuesday, the Columbus Blue Jackets head coach spoke on the team and the culture problems surrounding them to close out the year.
NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 14
Blue Jackets’ Rick Bowness goes off on players after loss to Alex Ovechkin, Capitals
The Columbus Blue Jackets are out of the playoffs despite an incredible mid-season run in the race. When they fired Dean Evason, they were in last place in the Metropolitan Division with a 19-19-7 record.
Rick Bowness News / The Hockey Writers / April 14
Blue Jackets’ Coach Rick Bowness Calls Out Team Culture in Postgame Tirade
The Columbus Blue Jackets played their final game of the 2025-26 regular season. It was a meaningless game in the standings with the Washington Capitals after both teams were eliminated by the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday night.
Alexander Ovechkin News / Yardbarker / April 14
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin offers tongue-in-cheek response to question about his future
Washington Capitals left winger Alex Ovechkin keeps ducking questions about retirement.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / 1st Ohio Battery / April 14
WSH 2, CBJ 1: Jackets Fall To Caps in Season Finale, Lose Sixth Straight At Home 
That's a wrap. 0 1 1 2 0 1 0 1 CBJ GOALS: Boone Jenner (1st, 0:27) Jakob Chychrun's third-period goal was the difference as the Washington Capitals beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 2-1 on Tuesday night at Nationwide Arena in the season finale for both teams.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / April 14
Blue Jackets’ PA Announcer Greg Murray Set to Call His Final Game
If you’ve ever attended a Blue Jackets’ game at Nationwide Arena, there was always one familiar voice that greeted fans. Assuming the team got at least one power play that night, the catch phrase “Jackets on the POWER PLAY” would stick with you from that night on.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / EasySportz / April 14
Columbus Blue Jackets Eliminated from Playoff Contention
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The climb stalled before it ever truly took shape. The Columbus Blue Jackets were eliminated from Stanley Cup Playoffs contention this week, closing the book on another season defined more by growing pains than meaningful progress.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 13
Blue Jackets Sign Boston Buckberger
The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed two-time NCAA national champion defenseman Boston Buckberger to a two-year, entry-level contract. The deal will start next season.
NHL News / Yardbarker / April 12
Alex Ovechkin may have dropped hints at plans for NHL future
The Washington Capitals 3-0 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday afternoon was significant for two big reasons.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / April 12
Blue Jackets Playoff Chances: How Columbus Can Still Make 2026 NHL Postseason
And then there were two. Just two games separate the Columbus Blue Jackets from the end of their 2025-26 regular season. They hope there isn’t two games left to play this season.
NHL News / The Sick Podcast / April 12
Habs Have Rough Night At The Office As They Fall To Hungry Blue Jackets Team
The final home game of the regular season for the Montreal Canadiens was a tough one for them as they fell 5-2 to a more hungry Columbus Blue Jackets team that is fighting for their playoff lives.
NHL News / Field Level Media / April 12
Blue Jackets battle Bruins, looking to keep playoff hopes alive
The Columbus Blue Jackets will look to keep their playoff hopes alive when they return home to face the Boston Bruins on Sunday evening. Columbus (40-28-12, 92 points) is two points behind the Philadelphia Flyers in the race for the third seed in the Metropolitan Division, and both teams have two games remaining in the regular season.
NHL News / Field Level Media / April 11
Blue Jackets cool off Canadiens, remain in playoff race
Charlie Coyle scored a pair of goals as the Columbus Blue Jackets kept their playoff hopes alive with a crucial 5-2 road victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Sick Podcast / April 11
Habs Take On The Blue Jackets In Final Home Game Of The Regular Season
Tonight, the Montreal Canadiens (47-22-10) will be hosting the Columbus Blue Jackets (39-28-12) in what will be their final home game of the regular season.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Breakaway on SI / April 3
Blue Jackets Veteran Out for Season After Shoulder Surgery
The Columbus Blue Jackets are in the middle of a tight playoff race that has seen their team lose 5 straight games and drop out of playoff position. They had been occupying the third Metropolitan Division spot and second wild card spot in the East for a bit.
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