Rick Bowness: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / October 27

Blue Jackets Slowly Gaining Momentum Amidst Slow Start

The Columbus Blue Jackets enter Tuesday night’s game against the Philadelphia Flyers with the least amount of games played in the NHL with just nine games played so far.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Daily Faceoff / October 24

Is Rick Bowness being too harsh on Blue Jackets too early?

With the Columbus Blue Jackets struggling at the beginning of the 2026-27 season, their bench boss isn’t too pleased with the effort his team has given thus far…but is he taking it a step too far?

Golden Knights, Blue Jackets bothered after blowout losses

Who will be the first NHL coach fired in 2026-27?

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / October 22

'I’m Out of Patience With It': Rick Bowness Warns Blue Jackets on Ice Time

The Columbus Blue Jackets appeared to have all the ingredients Tuesday night to win a big game against the Toronto Maple Leafs. They wanted to win for Matthew Knies.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 21

Blue Jackets’ Rick Bowness drops unreal reaction to blowout Maple Leafs loss

The Columbus Blue Jackets took on the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday night. Columbus had a bit of motivation, as this was Kirill Marchenko’s first game against the Blue Jackets following his trade to the Maple Leafs before the season started.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / October 17

Rick Bowness: 'I’m Mad at Myself' as Blue Jackets Rank 30th in Goals Against

The Columbus Blue Jackets returned to practice on Friday in the midst of another early-season lull in their schedule. They last played on Tuesday, a 7-3 home loss to the Florida Panthers.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Dose.ca / October 16

Rick Bowness is furious with his club (and he didn’t hold back in saying so)

You can’t say the Blue Jackets are off to a good start this season. That would simply be untrue. The Columbus team has a 2-3-0 record after five games, and that's not good enough in the eyes of head coach Rick Bowness.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / October 16

Bowness Being Linked Back to Werenski and Marchenko Trade Drama

Things are getting ugly in Columbus, where head coach Rick Bowness has, once again, called out his team. Following a 7-3 loss to the Florida Panthers, Bowness is going back to public humiliation well, and analysts are starting to ask if the message is no longer landing.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Union and Blue / October 15

So far, the Blue Jackets culture change is nothing but empty words

After a dismal finish to the year, Blue Jackets head coach Rick Bowness vowed at the end of last season to change this team's culture if he was brought back.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / October 15

Blue Jackets’ Sillinger & Bowness Talk About Confidence and Predictability of the Third Line

Through five games, the Columbus Blue Jackets have a 2-3-0 record and are tied for the least amount of games played in the NHL right now. They only play two more this week, but have to take advantage of all of these early-season games while they are here.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 14

Goals for the CH, Jacob Fowler Talks About Carey Price, and Rick Bowness’s Anger

The Canadiens have taken steps to improve their team in recent months. And that's probably the National Hockey League's worst-kept secret. Kent Hughes is still involved in several deals because he has his eye on some players.

Rick Bowness News / Daily Faceoff / October 14

'If you're not embarrassed by that, we don't want them on the team': Rick Bowness on Blue Jackets' loss

Columbus Blue Jackets head coach Rick Bowness didn’t mince words after the team’s 7-3 loss to the Florida Panthers.

Tkachuk brothers make history together in Panthers' blowout win

Five former NHLers thriving in Europe in 2026-27

The '2025 Stanley Cup Playoff points leaders' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker

The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / October 13

Blue Jackets News & Rumors: Del Bel Belluz, Early Goaltending & More

The Columbus Blue Jackets are off to a 2-2-0 start to the 2026-27 season. They’ve had some bright spots. They’ve had some low moments. Overall, it’s equated to a .500 record after four games.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Union and Blue / September 30

Going without a captain this season comes with a risk, but it does make sense for the Blue Jackets

This afternoon, head coach Rick Bowness finally answered a question that has come with much discussion throughout the 5th Line: who is going to be the captain of the Blue Jackets this year?

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Columbus Blue Jackets News / Dose.ca / September 15

Rick Bowness no longer wants Kirill Marchenko in Columbus

The situation is getting out of hand in Columbus. This morning, Rick Bowness was the focus of an article published by The Athletic (Aaron Portzline) about the Blue Jackets.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / September 14

2026 Blue Jackets Preseason Q&A with Head Coach Rick Bowness: Identity, Taking Ownership & Reaching Potential

Rick Bowness was happy in retirement. He’s in a good place health wise these days. But deep down, the passion to coach was still there. That’s why it didn’t take him very long to say yes to Don Waddell last winter when the phone call came.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Yardbarker / June 26

Blue Jackets facing crisis as their best players don't seem to want to stay

There might not be a team in the NHL with worse vibes right now than the Columbus Blue Jackets. It's not necessarily that the team is bad or that it is lacking in talent.

Zach Werenski's murky future with Blue Jackets the latest sign of changing NHL

With Alex Tuch off the market, who will be the best player to reach NHL free agency?

Maple Leafs made the right choice by taking Gavin McKenna No. 1 overall in NHL Draft

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Columbus Blue Jackets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 16

Rick Bowness speaks out after getting new contract with Blue Jackets

The Columbus Blue Jackets have agreed to an extension with head coach Rick Bowness.

Columbus Blue Jackets' losing culture is becoming major problem

Bowness’ frustration with Blue Jackets’ effort is understandable

Craig Berube expects to return as Leafs coach in 2026-27

Craig Berube completely failed in his mandate to change, elevate talented Leafs squad

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.

‘Losing doesn’t bother them’: Blue Jackets coach Bowness slams team as their season ends

Bowness’ frustration with Blue Jackets’ effort is understandable

Blackhawks sign GM Kyle Davidson to contract extension

The NHL’s offseason chaos index: Who could shake up the league?

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Columbus Blue Jackets 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.

Columbus Blue Jackets 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 / Yardbarker / April 2

In or out: Assessing which NHL teams will secure the final playoff spots

The NHL playoff race is coming down to the wire, with several teams in both the East and West battling for the last remaining spots.

Macklin Celebrini's historic achievements are following in Sidney Crosby's footsteps

Senators' brutal mistake leads to the fastest goal in Panthers history

Can the Senators trust their goaltending?

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Columbus Blue Jackets News / Daily Faceoff / March 26

Has Rick Bowness emerged as a candidate for the Jack Adams?

There are a number of coaches who are certainly deserving of the Jack Adams Award this year, but one man has been able to make himself a candidate for how he helped a floundering team turn things around midseason.

The Blue Jackets continue to pass every test sent their way

The 'All-time points leader by NHL team' quiz

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 19

Blue Jackets Will Wait Until Summer To Discuss Rick Bowness’ Future

The Columbus Blue Jackets became the first team to fire their coach this season when they parted ways with Dean Evason in early January. Columbus immediately hired veteran head coach Rick Bowness as an interim head coach and have posted a 16-2-4 record – second-best in the NHL – ever since.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Breakaway on SI / March 15

Blue Jackets' Rick Bowness Calls Out Officiating Bias

Columbus Blue Jackets head coach Rick Bowness wasn't pleased with the officiating in their recent shootout win over the Philadelphia Flyers. The Blue Jackets' head coach pointed to the team's lack of power play opportunities as his biggest gripe.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Yardbarker / January 12