Dean Evason lands a new head coaching job in the NHL
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After weeks of speculation, the Columbus Blue Jackets have officially announced their new head coach, Dean Evason.
Following a disappointing season, the team hired and fired Pascal Vincent within the same year. Now, they've named former Minnesota Wild coach Dean Evason as his replacement.
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We've named Dean Evason as our new head coach!
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We've named Dean Evason as our new head coach!
We're thrilled to welcome Dean and his wife Jen to the #CBJ family!
Despite leading the Minnesota Wild to four straight playoff appearances, Evason was fired after a rough start to the 2023/24 season, with a 5-10-4 record. However, his tenure in Minnesota proved he is a capable head coach.
With the addition of Sean Monahan and the expected arrival of several young stars, the Blue Jackets have a talented roster for the 2024/25 season. Evason's experience in developing young talent makes him a promising fit for the team.
While only time will tell if he lasts longer than Vincent's one-year stint, Evason's multi-year contract suggests the Blue Jackets believe he is the coach to lead them out of their rebuilding phase.
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Blue Jackets hire Evason as new head coach
Blue Jackets hire Evason as new head coach
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