As Blue Jackets president/GM Don Waddell's coaching search dragged on, it felt wrong. In the end, he may have found the right fit in Dean Evason.
3 things to know about new Blue Jackets coach Dean Evason
The Columbus Blue Jackets ended their coaching search by hiring former Minnesota Wild coach Dean Evason on a "multi-year" deal.
The Columbus Blue Jackets will open the 2024-25 season on Oct. 10 against new coach Dean Evason's former team, the Minnesota Wild.
Blue Jackets general manager Don Waddell on Tuesday introduced the man he hired to be the team's next head coach, Dean Evason.
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