Why Rick Bowness was — and still is — the right coach for the Blue Jackets even after missing the playoffs

COLUMBUS, Ohio — When Blue Jackets general manager Don Waddell hired Rick Bowness to replace Dean Evason as head coach in January, he couldn’t have anticipated the run the team was going to have in ...
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Columbus Blue Jackets hit the mark with Conor Garland trade

Don Waddell, the Blue Jackets' president/general manager, approached the NHL's trade deadline not expecting to do a lot. More: Conor Garland on joining Blue Jackets, 'It's an exciting time' His ...
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The Blue Jackets Come Into Madison Square Garden With Different Aspirations Than The Rangers

The Columbus Blue Jackets are visiting The Garden tonight which means that we shall check in with one of the smartest managers in hockey this side of Julien BriseBois, which happens to be Don ...
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Blue Jackets roster breakdown: Looking ahead at a busy summer

Don Waddell's offseason checklist includes some big decisions on the team's free agents as Columbus looks to take the next ...
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Blue Jackets coach says players 'don't care,' unbothered by losing

April 15 (UPI) --Columbus Blue Jackets coach Rick Bowness slighted his players after a season-ending loss, saying they "don't care" and aren't bothered by losing. Bowness, who was hired to replace ...
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6 offseason tasks for Columbus Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell

The Blue Jackets have re-signed coach Rick Bowness to a one-year contract extension. President/GM Don Waddell will now focus on managing several unrestricted and restricted free agents. The team ...