Dean Evason: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Columbus Blue Jackets News / House of Hockey / May 22

Team Canada Head Coach Dean Evason Facing Criticism for Controversial Decision in Final Minutes of Loss

Canada head coach Dean Evason is facing considerable scrutiny for not playing star forward and captain Sidney Crosby in the final minute of their shocking loss to Denmark.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 30

Hockey Canada names coaching staff for 2025 IIHF World Championship

Hockey Canada has named its coaching staff for the 2025 IIHF World Championship, per a Hockey Canada release.

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Columbus Blue Jackets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 23

Canada names head coach for World Championship

Blue Jackets head coach Dean Evason will get to extend his season as the bench boss for Canada at this year’s World Championship, according to Darren Dreger of TSN.

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The 'Most goals in a Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

How many of the 18 NHL players since the 2000 Stanley Cup Playoffs to score 10 goals in multiple postseason runs can you name in five minutes?

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Columbus Blue Jackets News / Daily Faceoff / April 23

Blue Jackets’ Dean Evason to coach Canada at IIHF World Championship

Columbus Blue Jackets head coach Dean Evason will guide Canada at the upcoming IIHF World Championship to be held May 9-25 in Denmark and Sweden, reports TSN’s Darren Dreger.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / April 8

Blue Jackets Gameday Notes: Lineup Changes, Conflict Management & More

The Columbus Blue Jackets are down to their final four regular season home games. They start a stretch of three in a row this week when they host the Ottawa Senators for the first and only time this season Tuesday night.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Breakaway on SI / April 4

Blue Jackets HC Concerned About Team Defense

The Columbus Blue Jackets are in danger of missing the postseason after holding onto the final Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference for most of the second half of the season.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Hockey Patrol / January 22

Blue Jackets goalie leaves morning skate in distress ahead of Maple Leafs matchup

The Columbus Blue Jackets might be in a bit of trouble against the Maple Leafs after starter Elvis Merzlikins left practice after suffering an apparent injury.

NHL News / Blade of Steel / November 28

Columbus Coach Dean Evason Lashes Out at Officials Following Blue Jackets OT Loss to the Montreal Canadiens

Columbus Blue Jackets head coach Dean Evason was far from a happy camper last night following his team's loss to the Montreal Canadiens in overtime Another case of an NHL coach lashing out at officials.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Oilers Daily / October 15

Columbus Blue Jackets Extend Incredible Offer to Father of Gaudreau Brothers

The NHL and the Columbus Blue Jackets have been incredibly stricken by the loss of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, and Columbus is now taking some heartwarming action for the family.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / August 7

Blue Jackets Hope Dean Evason’s Structure Revives Goaltending

Let’s start our 2024 Columbus Blue Jackets’ Summer Series with a question. Which is hotter? The heat that has gripped Central Ohio in recent days or the heat surrounding the team’s goaltending going into 2024-25?

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Daily Faceoff / August 3

Dean Evason and the Columbus Blue Jackets aren't as far away as you think

Evason is a career hockey man with decades of experience but enough modern sensibility to remain relevant in today’s game.

Blue Jackets GM: Only one team has expressed interest in Patrik Laine

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / July 27, 2024

'When ex-coaches say ‘this game means nothing,’ that’s bull': Blue Jackets’ Evason on facing Wild in season opener

The Blue Jackets will open the 2024-25 regular season on the road against the Minnesota Wild, the club that fired Evason just after American Thanksgiving last season.

Star Blue Jackets forward exits NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program

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Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / July 24, 2024

Blue Jackets’ Evason Wants to Bring Passion & Structure

Columbus Blue Jackets’ GM Don Waddell set out on a mission in his search for a head coach. The team was missing some key elements. In the hiring of Dean Evason, Waddell believes those missing pieces will fall into place.

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Columbus Blue Jackets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 22, 2024

Blue Jackets name Evason as team's new head coach

Blue Jackets name Dean Evason as team's new head coach

At long last, the Blue Jackets have found their next head coach.

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Seattle Kraken News / The Hockey Writers / May 25, 2024

Seattle Kraken’s Pros & Cons of Hiring Dean Evason as Head Coach

As the Seattle Kraken pursue their search for a new head coach without making much noise, a new name has emerged in the conversation. As per Mike Benton,

Ottawa Senators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 25, 2024

Senators linked to Craig Berube, Dean Evason

The Senators are hunting for a new head coach and some candidates are starting to emerge.

Buffalo Sabres News / Yardbarker / April 16, 2024

Top potential replacements for Don Granato as Sabres head coach

Buffalo’s playoff drought now stands at 13 years.

Sabres fire head coach Don Granato

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Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / November 30, 2023

Former Minnesota Wild coach Dean Evason has positive outlook about the future

Just a few days after the Minnesota Wild fired head coach Dean Evason, Evason spoke candidly with The Athletic’s Michael Russo about what transpired the day of the firing and his positive outlook heading into the future.

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