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Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / January 12
Blue Jackets Fire Dean Evason, Steve McCarthy Due to Unmet Higher Expectations

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 / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 12
Blue Jackets Fire Dean Evason, Steve McCarthy; Hire Rick Bowness

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.

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NHL News / Bloody Knockout / March 3
Boxer whose mother jumped in the ring and beat his opponent with her heels

Boxer whose mother jumped in the ring and beat his opponent with her heels

From fan-man invading Holyfield’s bout with Bowe to boxers fighting kangaroos and octopi, the sport of boxing has seen more than its fair share of bizarre stories, and perhaps none rival this one.

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