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Columbus Blue Jackets News / Flamesnation / January 14

NHL Notebook: Blue Jackets relieve Dean Evason of duties, hire Rick Bowness

The first coaching change in the 2025-26 season happened on Monday. After beginning the season 19-19-7, the Columbus Blue Jackets relieved Dean Evason of his duties, replacing him with Rick Bowness.

Columbus Blue Jackets 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.

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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.

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The 25 best NHL agitators of all-time

There's more to hockey than scoring goals and stopping pucks. For some players, putting up points came second to their main task: angering their opponents.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 13

Who will be the next head coach fired?

The Columbus Blue Jackets got the head coach carousel for 2026 spinning on Monday when they parted ways with bench boss Dean Evason, amid a struggling

Columbus Blue Jackets 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.

NHL News / Gone Puck Wild / January 12

Blue Jackets finally learn a harsh Dean Evason lesson that Wild fans always knew

Former Minnesota Wild head coach Dean Evason was fired by the Blue Jackets after less than two seasons.

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 / Yardbarker / January 12

Blue Jackets remain epitome of dysfunction with coaching change

Blue Jackets remain epitome of dysfunction with another coaching change

The Columbus Blue Jackets are staying true to character.

The full teardown rebuild doesn’t really work anymore

Canucks GM Patrik Allvin admits team is ‘transitioning into a rebuild’

Devils’ season going from bad to worse with Dougie Hamilton drama

Oilers sign Quinn Hutson to extension

Penguins sign centerman Blake Lizotte to three-year extension

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.

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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.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 18

John Hynes gets funny Dean Evason praise before Wild-Blue Jackets matchup

The Minnesota Wild are riding high after the Quinn Hughes acquisition, and head coach John Hynes is reaping the benefits of having a superstar added to his backend.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 17

Dean Evason gives scathing review of Blue Jackets in Avalanche loss

The Columbus Blue Jackets flirted with earning a Stanley Cup Playoff spot last season, but faded down the stretch and ultimately fell short. And so far in the 2025-26 NHL season, their record leaves plenty to be desired, and head coach Dean Evason wasn’t shy about letting them know about it.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 14

Blue Jackets’ Dean Evason vents frustration over brutal Devils loss

The Columbus Blue Jackets just completed their home opener for the 2025-26 campaign. Hopes were high for the Jackets heading into the season, and could still be, but the team dropped its first home game of the year, 3-2, to the New Jersey Devils.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Breakaway on SI / October 9

Blue Jackets Make Surprising Choice in Goal for Season Opener

The Columbus Blue Jackets take on the Nashville Predators in their season opener. As the Blue Jackets try to take the next step and return to the postseason, the team is going in a different and surprising direction in goal.

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