Jets name Scott Arniel head coach

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The Winnipeg Jets named Scott Arniel as the franchise's next head coach Friday, replacing Rick Bowness.

Arniel, 61, was associate coach for two seasons under Bowness, who announced his retirement May 6.

A head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets (2010-12), Arniel served as the Jets' interim coach for 25 games from 2022-24 when Bowness was away from the team due to healt