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| System ID: | jl-19116087e2be3f64e2c3fbb92cf40c72 |
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| Title: | Blue Jackets' Rise Becoming the NHL's Biggest Surprise |
| Link: | Original article on si.com |
| Region: | US |
| Topics: | nhls; jackets; bowness; rise; second; biggest; columbus; surprise; stars; team; blue; york; season; rick; Rick Bowness; Dean Evason; National Hockey League; Eastern Conference (NHL); Winnipeg Jets; Dallas Stars; Columbus Blue Jackets; Head coach |
| Datetime: | 3/25/2026, 6:12:38 PM |
| Summary: | On Jan. 12, the Columbus Blue Jackets fired head coach Dean Evason. In one fell swoop, the Blue Jackets axed Evason and replaced him with long-time NHL coach Rick Bowness. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images | Brad Penner-Imagn ImagesThe Blue Jackets feature several fantastic stars, but it’s defenseman Zach Werenski who stands above the rest. One of the key reasons the Blue Jackets are on the run they’re on is that it’s evident the players love playing for Bowness. So while the Blue Jackets turnaround is shocking and surprising, Bowness’ ability to rise this squad from the ashes is absolutely not.... |
