Blue Jackets hire Dean Evason to finally fill HC role

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Dean Evason was named head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets, ending a methodical search for Pascal Vincent's replacement.

Evason, 59, was 147-77-27 in parts of five seasons as Minnesota Wild head coach with an 8-15 record in the Stanley Cup Playoffs qualifying each of his four previous seasons before being fired early in the 2023-24 campaign.

"I am incredibly proud and honor