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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.

Fedorov honored, says leaving Detroit a 'mistake' Fedorov honored, says leaving Detroit a 'mistake'

Sergei Fedorov said leaving the Red Wings was "a huge mistake" as the franchise retired his jersey Monday night.

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.

Sick Bedard sits for Blackhawks; Teravainen hurt Sick Bedard sits for Blackhawks; Teravainen hurt

Blackhawks forward Connor Bedard didn't play in Monday night's loss to Edmonton because of an illness. Teuvo Teravainen departed in the first period because of an upper-body injury.

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.

👀 What players are saying about Olympic ice rink 👀 What players are saying about Olympic ice rink

While the rink won't be perfect, there's also an overwhelming sentiment shared by all stakeholders: The men's Olympic hockey tournament will go on.