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Columbus fired coach Dean Evason and brought Rick Bowness back from retirement at a pivotal point in the season, hoping his veteran coaching can spark a playoff push as the team sits near the bottom of the East; players and management express belief in the move and urgency to perform in the remaining games.
The Columbus Blue Jackets fired head coach Dean Evason in his second season (19-19-7) and replaced him with veteran Rick Bowness, after a disappointing start that left them last in the Eastern Conference. Evason went 59-52-16 in 127 games with Columbus, and assistant Steve McCarthy was also dismissed. Bowness, known for stints with Winnipeg and Dallas, is expected to bring structure and steadiness as Columbus faces a crucial stretch; the team has not qualified for the playoffs since 2019-20 and hosts Calgary next.
The Minnesota Wild's poor performance this season has put head coach Dean Evason's job in jeopardy. With a cap-strapped roster and a lack of production from key players, the team's struggles have reached a boiling point. While Evason was relatively safe a few days ago, the recent string of losses has increased the pressure on him. General Manager Bill Guerin has publicly supported Evason, but if the team continues to underperform, a coaching change may be inevitable. Potential candidates to replace Evason include former coaches John Hynes and Gerard Gallant. The Wild's focus may shift to making a playoff run, but the option of acquiring top draft picks is also being considered.
Dallas Stars coach Peter DeBoer responded to Minnesota Wild coach Dean Evason’s insinuation that the Stars were diving, calling it "deflection." The Wild have taken 66 penalty minutes this postseason, while the Stars have taken 62 PIMs. Game 3 is Friday night with the series tied 1-1.