Dean Evason, Minnesota Wild and Blue Jackets
Ex-Wild coach Dean Evason returns to Minnesota, ready to move on and embrace his new challenge
Evason and the Blue Jackets come to St. Paul for the season opener Thursday. "I can't wait to take it all in," the former Wild coach says.
Reusse: Emotions high in Dean Evason’s return to Minnesota in Wild-Blue Jackets opener
Wild’s firing of Dean Evason last season and offseason death of Columbus’ Johnny Gaudreau add meaning to Wild season opener.
Dean Evason's return: Blue Jackets face Wild in season opener
The Columbus Blue Jackets are set to kick off their season Thursday night against the Minnesota Wild, marking a significant homecoming for their new head coach,
Seven things to know ahead of the Blue Jackets’ home opener
After two games on the road, the Blue Jackets will play their home opener on a night that will usher in a new era amid a tremendously somber circumstance. The Jackets will play the the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers at 7 p.
Wild topple Blue Jackets in season opener in Dean Evason's return to the X
Dean Evason was welcomed back to Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minn., Thursday night with a round of applause and a video tribute. The former Wild coach was making his debut as coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets for the two teams' season opener. The Wild ultimately were able to spoil his homecoming with a 3-2 victory.
Blue Jackets’ Dean Evason goes deep on his background — and his appreciation for live theater
It was clear to the Columbus Blue Jackets one year ago that what the dressing room needed — what the veteran players were craving — was a veteran coach who could command respect and hold players, young and old,
Brian Murphy: If anyone can lead Columbus through tragedy, it's ex-Wild coach Dean Evason
Evason's first season with the Blue Jackets comes amid unspeakable tragedy following the death of star forward Johnny ...
Columbus Blue Jackets' Dean Evason, Cole Sillinger speak of Johnny Gaudreau tributes
After loss to Florida Panthers, Columbus Blue Jackets coach Dean Evason, Center Cole Sillinger speak of Johnny Gaudreau ...
He didn’t like the way he left, but Dean Evason is happy to be back
Dean Evason’s return to Xcel Energy Center was not a long time coming. The former Wild head coach, let go in late November ...
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Guy Gaudreau joins Blue Jackets practice, 'a joy to have him out there'
Forward Sean Monahan, who played with Gaudreau on the Calgary Flames from 2013-22 and signed with the Blue Jackets on July 1 ...
Ahead of Columbus Blue Jackets' home opener, Johnny Gaudreau's dad joins team at practice
As the Blue Jackets prepare to honor the late Johnny Gaudreau at Tuesday's game against the Panthers, his father, Guy, was a ...
'A joy to have him out there': Johnny Gaudreau's dad joins Blue Jackets in practice
Guy skated around the rink at Nationwide Arena with Johnny's teammates on Monday after he was invited by head coach Dean ...
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CBJ PG2 — Evason’s First Win
This game saw the first head coach win for the offseason hires of Don Waddell and Dean Evason; and the first career Columbus points for Sean Monahan and Kevin Labanc. Period I Early breakout rushes ...
Columbus Blue Jackets leaning on each other to start NHL season: 'They’ll stick together'
Dean Evason expected to find a mess as the Blue Jackets’ new head coach. More: Columbus Blue Jackets: In Don ...