Evason’s team-first mentality has Blue Jackets in thick of playoff race
Coach has helped players succeed amid injuries, shock, tragedy of Gaudreau’s death.
Coach has helped players succeed amid injuries, shock, tragedy of Gaudreau’s death.
The new head coach outlined his vision for the club while speaking at his introductory press conference Tuesday.
Columbus Blue Jackets President and General Manager Don Waddell today announced that Dean Evason has agreed to a multi-year contract to serve as head coach of the National Hockey League club.
André Tourigny returns as head coach; Dean Evason, Jay Woodcroft, Steve Ott named assistants.
Head Coach Dean Evason sat down with Scott Burnside ahead of Training Camp to discuss the approaching season.
The morning of Dec. 2, Dean Evason led the Wild coaches’ usual staff meeting at the TRIA Rink.
Ten years ago, Dean Evason made his debut as a head coach at the pro level, beginning a six-season stint behind the Milwaukee Admirals’ bench in the American Hockey League.
Evason has led club to a 62-29-7 record in 98 games since being named head coach on Feb. 14, 2020
Coach Dean Evason showed instincts for teaching the game while still a player, and his development of a free-wheeling offense — and the addition of superstar-in-the-making Kirill Kaprizov — elevated the Wild to among the NHL elite.
Players are the most important figures, the coach said, and are sometimes best left to address issues among themselves.
It was Tuesday night, and the Wild came out of the gate slow against the Arizona Coyotes.
Only four in NHL history have won more games in their first 82 as a head coach than Wild bench boss
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