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Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / January 24
Blue Jackets’ Rick Bowness: Back Where He Belongs Behind the Bench
Life comes at you fast. One moment, you could be on a boat enjoying time with your family. The next, you could be packing your bags and heading to a brand new city.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / January 20
3 Keys to a Blue Jackets Victory Over the Senators
The Columbus Blue Jackets have a clear path back into the playoff race: keep winning. On the backs of a four-game winning streak, the Blue Jackets have rallied and shown major signs of life, jumping back into the playoff race over the past week in the process.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / 1st Ohio Battery / January 19
3 For 3: Three Thoughts For Three Blue Jacket Wins In The Rick Bowness Era 
Make no bones about it. The vibe for the Columbus Blue Jackets has shifted in the Rick Bowness era. It was January 12 when the Blue Jackets made a sudden change, firing now-former head coach Dean Evason and bringing Bowness out of retirement.
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Columbus Blue Jackets News / 1st Ohio Battery / January 18
Early Returns: Elvis Playing Well Under Bowness So Far
Two games for Elvis Merzlikins. Two wins. Under head coach Rick Bowness, there seems to be a new vibe under the veteran coach's guidance. Whether it's the temporary bump that you hear about for teams during coaching changes or something deeper that can ultimately turn the club's season around, that's the question.
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 / Field Level Media / January 16
Renewed Blue Jackets face tough task vs. trending Penguins
After making a major midseason change, the Columbus Blue Jackets are showing their regeneration. Columbus will try to improve to 3-0 under new coach Rick Bowness, who replaced Dean Evason, on Saturday in the season-series finale at the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Breakaway on SI / January 15
Blue Jackets Attempting to Build Momentum Under Rick Bowness
The Columbus Blue Jackets welcome the Vancouver Canucks to Nationwide Arena for game two of the Rick Bowness era. After defeating Calgary 4-3 earlier this week in his coaching debut, Bowness will look to continue building confidence during a crucial seven-home-games-in-eight stretch.
NHL News / Last Word On Sports / January 15
NHL Predictions: January 15th, Vancouver Canucks at Columbus Blue Jackets
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.
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 / 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 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.
Columbus Blue Jackets 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.
Columbus Blue Jackets 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.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Inside The Rink / January 13
Dean Evason Out in Columbus, Replaced by Rick Bowness
In a shocking twist of events, the Columbus Blue Jackets have made a change at the head coach position. Second-year head coach Dean Evason, alongside assistant coach Steve McCarthy, were relieved of their duties per the team’s press release yesterday afternoon.
Columbus Blue Jackets 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.
NHL 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 / 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.
Winnipeg Jets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 6, 2024
Winnipeg Jets News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 22, 2024
Jets’ Rick Bowness shares hilarious response to wacky 7-6 Game 1 win
The Winnipeg Jets and Colorado Avalanche treated the 15,225 in attendance at Canada Life Centre to an abs0lute shooting gallery in Game 1 of their Western Conference first-round series on Sunday night.
Winnipeg Jets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 19, 2024
Jets head coach to miss Tuesday game following medical procedure
The Winnipeg Jets will be without head coach Rick Bowness on Tuesday, following what the team described as a “minor medical procedure”.
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