The Columbus Blue Jackets were the first team to change head coaches this season and won't be the last. There are plenty of teams with higher expectations that are just not meeting them for one reason or another. In some cases, it might not just be on the head coach, but that's all the GM can do to get the team going. So here's a look at five NHL teams that could make a head coaching change next. Winnipeg Jets The Winnipeg Jets just had a four-game win streak snapped, but that doesn't fix thei...
From NHL Trade Rumors
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Now a Pittsburgh Penguins winger after pushing for a fresh start, Egor Chinakhov was asked about the Columbus Blue Jackets firing Dean Evason, the coach tied to the misunderstandings that helped send Chinakhov out of town. He said he texted former teammates after seeing the news and bluntly added he 'was not surprised.'
Chinakhov’s comments bring the old rift back into focus
The Evason situation has followed Chinakhov for months, dating back to his trade request and the public explan...
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Pregame The Penguins use what they have been lately, Arturs Silovs gets his turn in the goalie rotation. First period Columbus gets the first goal of the game, a shot from Zach Werenski hits Noel Acciari and drops right to Zach Aston-Reese. Aston-Reese is quicker than Silovs as his quick shot slides on in. 1-0 […]
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Who: Columbus Blue Jackets (21-19-7, 49 points, 7th place Metropolitan Division) @ Pittsburgh Penguins (22-14-10, 54 points, 3rd place Metropolitan Division) When: 7:00 p.m. ET How to Watch: Locally televised on SportsNet Pittsburgh and FanDuel Sports Network Ohio, streaming on ESPN+ Pens’ Path Ahead: This is the last game the Penguins will be playing in Pittsburgh for almost two […]
From PensBurgh
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NHL teams sure do love to recycle coaches. Sure, you can always make the case for somebody with a fresh set of eyes and a different, maybe even more modern approach. But when a GM is choosing the hire that could make or break his team’s chances, the temptation to go with an experienced hand who’s been around the league will always be there. We saw that this week in Columbus, where the Blue Jackets moved on from Dean Evason . They replaced him with 71-year-old veteran Rick Bowness , who’s been ...
From In the Pressbox
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On Thursday at 7 p.m. ET, the Columbus Blue Jackets will meet the Vancouver Canucks at Nationwide Arena, and we have best bets tips below if you want to make a wager.
Best Blue Jackets vs. Canucks Prop Bets
Player & Team
Odds to Score a Goal
Goals & Games Played
Kirill Marchenko, Blue Jackets
+140
16 G in 42 GP
Adam Fantilli, Blue Jackets
+160
12 G in 46 GP
Elias Pettersson, Canucks
+195
13 G in 38 GP
Brock Boeser, Canucks
+220
9 G in...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
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Thursday’s NHL lineup includes an outing between the favored Columbus Blue Jackets (20-19-7, -176 on the moneyline to win at home) and the Vancouver Canucks (16-25-5, +146 moneyline odds) at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
The Canucks’ matchup with the Blue Jackets will air on ESPN+, so tune in to take in the action.
Blue Jackets vs. Canucks Game Info & Odds
When: Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ESPN+
Live Stream: Fubo
Live Stream: ESPN+
Where: Nationwide Arena in Colum...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
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Coming out of retirement at 70 to take control of another bench.
From In the Pressbox
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In a surprise move, the first head coach to bite the dust this season in the National Hockey League is Dean Evason of the Columbus Blue Jackets . 🚨 Team Update 🚨 We’ve relieved head coach Dean Evason and assistant coach Steve McCarthy of their duties and hired veteran NHL coach Rick Bowness as the club’s head coach. CBJ x @OHHeartofitAll pic.twitter.com/cXWr59Pd5w — Columbus Blue Jackets (@BlueJacketsNHL) January 12, 2026 The team has named veteran coach Rick Bowness as Evason's replacem...
From NHL Trade Rumors
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Team Canada was not an easy team to make for the 2026 Olympics. There were many deserving players left off the team, but some may get the chance to go if injuries or something else happens at the wrong time. Right now, Bo Horvat and Tom Wilson are injured, while Devon Toews will choose being at the birth of his child over playing in the Olympics. Pierre LeBrun said, "15 players have been told that they're on the reserve list. The forwards...some pretty obvious names: Sam Bennett, Connor Bedard...
From NHL Trade Rumors
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Will Dylan Guenther score for the Utah Mammoth versus the Columbus Blue Jackets, on Sunday at 7:00 PM ET? Stats and info to help you make the right call are provided below.
Dylan Guenther Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Blue Jackets
Anytime Goal Odds: +150 (Bet $10 to win $15.00 if he scores a goal)
Guenther Goals Betting Stats
Guenther has eclipsed his points prop bet in every game he’s played with a set points prop (one total opportunity).
Through 45 games, Guenther has 37 points, in...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
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On Sunday at 7:00 PM ET, the Columbus Blue Jackets meet the Utah Mammoth — will Kirill Marchenko score a goal? There are stats and insights here, to help you make the right call.
Kirill Marchenko Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Mammoth
Anytime Goal Odds: +215 (Bet $10 to win $21.50 if he scores a goal)
Marchenko Goals Betting Stats
Marchenko has not yet gone over a points prop bet in a game this season.
Marchenko has recorded a point in 28 games this season while posting five multiple-...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
| 8 days ago
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Is John-Jason Peterka likely to score a goal on Sunday, when his Utah Mammoth face the Columbus Blue Jackets at 7:00 PM ET? Stats and trends are provided here, to help you make the right bet.
John-Jason Peterka Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Blue Jackets
Anytime Goal Odds: +220 (Bet $10 to win $22.00 if he scores a goal)
Peterka Goals Betting Stats
Peterka has not yet gone over a points prop bet in a game this season.
In 45 games played this season, Peterka has posted 30 points, with ...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
| 8 days ago
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Is Dmitri Voronkov going to score a goal on Sunday, when his Columbus Blue Jackets meet the Utah Mammoth at 7:00 PM ET? Stats and trends are available below, to help you make the best call.
Dmitri Voronkov Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Mammoth
Anytime Goal Odds: +330 (Bet $10 to win $33.00 if he scores a goal)
Voronkov Goals Betting Stats
In every game Voronkov has played with a set points prop — one opportunity — he’s exceeded the prop total.
Through 44 games played this season, Vor...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
| 8 days ago
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The Utah Mammoth are solid favorites (-188) at home against the Columbus Blue Jackets (+155) at Delta Center on Sunday.
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Mammoth vs. Blue Jackets Favorite, Moneyline, Total
Favorite: Mammoth (-188)
Underdog: Blue Jackets (+155)
Total: 6
Best Mammoth vs. Blue Jackets Promo Codes
How to Watch Mammoth vs. Blue Jackets
Date: Sunday, January 11, 2026
Time: 7 p.m. ET
How to watch on TV: ESPN+
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
Venue: Delta Center
L...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
| 8 days ago
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The San Jose Sharks hosted the Dallas Stars on the first day of a back-to-back against two hard hitting, highly skilled teams, with the Vegas Golden Knights coming tomorrow. Coming off two exhilarating wins against the Columbus Blue Jackets and Los Angeles Kings that put them in sole possession of the first wild card spot in the West, the Sharks had a challenge ahead of them: have a good showing against a good team. The Sharks have been beating the teams in the middle of the pack, but when it ...
From Fear The Fin
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A drubbing of the Ottawa Senators kicked off this seven-game home stand and the Colorado Avalanche hoped to keep the train rolling against another eastern conference foe in the Columbus Blue Jackets. As expected the Avalanche took care of business in a routine 4-0 shutout victory. Multiple Avalanche got on the score sheet including goals […]
From Mile High Hockey
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The talk of home ice being an advantage, is very real if you’re the Colorado Avalanche, where home ice has been an advantage all season. The best team in hockey will put that advantage to work as they face the Columbus Blue Jackets in their first afternoon matinee of 2026 at Ball Arena. Colorado Avalanche […]
From Mile High Hockey
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After a great start to the season, the Columbus Blue Jackets haven't been able to keep pace in the Eastern Conference, and enter Saturday's action at the bottom of the standings. CBJ has posted 18-18-7 record so far this season, and has fallen eight points out of a playoff spot, with a huge group of teams to leapfrog. GM Don Waddell hasn't been shy pulling off some moves already this season and there's expectation that teams are calling him right now asking about a few of his players. He...
From NHL Trade Rumors
| 9 days ago
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The talk of home ice being an advantage, is very real if you’re the Colorado Avalanche, where home ice has been an advantage all season. The best team in hockey will put that advantage to work as they face the Columbus Blue Jackets in their first afternoon matinee of 2026 at Ball Arena. Colorado Avalanche […]
From Mile High Hockey
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The Vegas Golden Knights welcome the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday, and are -169 favorites on the moneyline, with the away team at +141.
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Golden Knights vs. Blue Jackets Favorite, Moneyline, Total
Favorite: Golden Knights (-169)
Underdog: Blue Jackets (+141)
Total: 6.5
Best Golden Knights vs. Blue Jackets Promo Codes
How to Watch Golden Knights vs. Blue Jackets
Date: Thursday, January 8, 2026
Time: 10 p.m. ET
How to watch on TV: ESPN+
Loc...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
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Is Kirill Marchenko going to score a goal on Thursday, when his Columbus Blue Jackets play the Vegas Golden Knights at 10:00 PM ET? Stats and trends are provided in this article, to help you make the right wager.
Kirill Marchenko Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Golden Knights
Anytime Goal Odds: +210 (Bet $10 to win $21.00 if he scores a goal)
Marchenko Goals Betting Stats
Marchenko has not yet exceeded a points prop bet in a game this season.
Through 38 games, Marchenko has 34 points, ...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
| 11 days ago
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When the Columbus Blue Jackets face the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday (at 10:00 PM ET), is Zachary Werenski likely to light the lamp? We have stats and trends to help you make the right bet here.
Zachary Werenski Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Golden Knights
Anytime Goal Odds: +360 (Bet $10 to win $36.00 if he scores a goal)
Werenski Goals Betting Stats
In each contest Werenski has played with a set points prop (out of one opportunity), he’s gone under the prop total.
Through 38 ga...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
| 11 days ago
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At 10:00 PM ET on Thursday, the Vegas Golden Knights will meet the Columbus Blue Jackets — is Pavel Dorofeyev going to light the lamp? Insights and trends are available below, to assist you in making the best wager.
Pavel Dorofeyev Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Blue Jackets
Anytime Goal Odds: +210 (Bet $10 to win $21.00 if he scores a goal)
Dorofeyev Goals Betting Stats
Dorofeyev has eclipsed his points prop bet in every game he’s played with a set points prop (two total opportunities)...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
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