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Last-place Blue Jackets fire Evason, hire Bowness

The Columbus Blue Jackets have fired head coach Dean Evason and replaced him with veteran coach Rick Bowness following a disappointing start to the season. Evason, who was in charge for 127 games, was let go after the team allowed an average of 4.75 goals per game during a recent losing streak. Bowness, 70, returns to coaching after a brief retirement, expressing optimism about improving the team's performance.

Last-place Blue Jackets fire Evason, hire Bowness

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Key Highlights

  • Dean Evason was fired as head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets.
  • Rick Bowness has been hired as the new head coach.
  • Evason coached the team for 127 games, with a recent record of allowing 4.75 goals per game.
  • Bowness previously coached the Winnipeg Jets before retiring due to personal reasons.
  • The Blue Jackets ended a four-game losing streak with a win prior to the coaching change.
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Sources

  1. Who is Rick Bowness? What to know about Blue Jackets' new coach
  2. Last-place Blue Jackets fire Evason, hire Bowness

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