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Last-place Blue Jackets fire Evason, hire Bowness Last-place Blue Jackets fire Evason, hire Bowness

The Columbus Blue Jackets, last in the Metropolitan Division, have fired coach Dean Evason, the team announced Monday, and immediately hired Rick Bowness to replace him, president of hockey operations and general manager Don Waddell confirmed.

NHL, NHLPA pleased with Olympic arena ice test NHL, NHLPA pleased with Olympic arena ice test

There was an Olympic ice testing event in Milan last week, at Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena, and the NHL and NHLPA said in a statement they were pleased, adding that it was a "a good trial run and provided important insight" as next month's Games near.

NHL returns to Buffalo, picks Sabres to host draft NHL returns to Buffalo, picks Sabres to host draft

The Buffalo Sabres will host the 2026 NHL draft at their home arena, KeyBank Center, on June 26-27.

Pens sign veteran F Lizotte to 3-year extension Pens sign veteran F Lizotte to 3-year extension

The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed veteran forward Blake Lizotte to a three-year extension, which runs through the 2028-29 season and is worth an average of $2.25 million a year.

Illness sidelines Blackhawks' Bedard vs. Oilers Illness sidelines Blackhawks' Bedard vs. Oilers

Blackhawks forward Connor Bedard has been ruled out for Monday night's game against Edmonton because of an illness.

NHL moves Panthers start time for CFP title game NHL moves Panthers start time for CFP title game

The start time of Florida's game against San Jose on Jan. 19 has been moved up to 6 p.m., one hour ahead of the previously scheduled puck drop in Sunrise.

✍ Olympic roster grades for U.S., Canada, more ✍ Olympic roster grades for U.S., Canada, more

Which country looks best heading into the Milano Cortina Games? Here's our full breakdown of each.