The Columbus Blue Jackets, last place in the Metropolitan Division, fired coach Dean Evason, the team announced on Monday, and immediately hired Rick Bowness, 70, to replace him, president of hockey operations and general manager Don Waddell confirmed.
The Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday fired head coach Dean Evason and assistant coach Steve McCarthy amid a season of struggle.
Columbus, in the press release announcing the move, also said it had hired Rick Bowness as the club’s head coach, president… [691 chars]
Source: ESPN | Published: 2026-01-12T22:00:05Z
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