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2 weeks ago | 
forbes.com | Nicole Kraft
On an October afternoon in 2022, Dillon Gabriel lay motionless on the turf, his head slammed into the ground by a late hit. The Oklahoma quarterback had just suffered a concussion—one that sidelined him, shook his confidence and reshaped his sense of purpose.
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3 weeks ago | 
argus-press.com | Nicole Kraft
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Coach Dean Evason doesn't want to hear that the Columbus Blue Jackets had a strong year, or that they dealt with extraordinary adversity, or even that they improved significantly over past seasons — though all those statements are true. To Evason, the fact that the Blue Jackets spent Friday cleaning out their lockers instead of preparing for the NHL playoffs is a clear indication they didn't improve enough.
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3 weeks ago | 
argus-press.com | Nicole Kraft
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Cole Sillinger and Zach Werenski each had a goal and an assist and the Columbus Blue Jackets routed the New York Islanders 6–1 on Thursday night in the final game of the season for both teams. A season that began with heartache over the death of Johnny Gaudreau left the Blue Jackets in the most unlikely of positions.
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3 weeks ago | 
ncnewsonline.com | Nicole Kraft
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Cole Sillinger and Zach Werenski each had a goal and an assist and the Columbus Blue Jackets routed the New York Islanders 6–1 on Thursday night in the final game of the season for both teams. A season that began with heartache over the death of Johnny Gaudreau left the Blue Jackets in the most unlikely of positions.
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3 weeks ago | 
portsmouth-dailytimes.com | Nicole Kraft
COLUMBUS (AP) — Coach Dean Evason doesn't want to hear that the Columbus Blue Jackets had a strong year, or that they dealt with extraordinary adversity, or even that they improved significantly over past seasons — though all those statements are true. To Evason, the fact that the Blue Jackets spent Friday cleaning out their lockers instead of preparing for the NHL playoffs is a clear indication they didn't improve enough.
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3 weeks ago | 
gazettextra.com | Nicole Kraft
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Coach Dean Evason doesn't want to hear that the Columbus Blue Jackets had a strong year, or that they dealt with extraordinary adversity, or even that they improved significantly over past seasons - though all those statements are true. To Evason, the fact that the Blue Jackets spent Friday cleaning out their lockers instead of preparing for the NHL playoffs is a clear indication they didn't improve enough.
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3 weeks ago | 
goskagit.com | Nicole Kraft
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Coach Dean Evason doesn't want to hear that the Columbus Blue Jackets had a strong year, or that they dealt with extraordinary adversity, or even that they improved significantly over past seasons - though all those statements are true. To Evason, the fact that the Blue Jackets spent Friday cleaning out their lockers instead of preparing for the NHL playoffs is a clear indication they didn't improve enough.
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3 weeks ago | 
ctinsider.com | Nicole Kraft
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Coach Dean Evason doesn't want to hear that the Columbus Blue Jackets had a strong year, or that they dealt with extraordinary adversity, or even that they improved significantly over past seasons - though all those statements are true. To Evason, the fact that the Blue Jackets spent Friday cleaning out their lockers instead of preparing for the NHL playoffs is a clear indication they didn't improve enough. "We're not far enough because we're not preparing to play," he said.
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3 weeks ago | 
apnews.com | Nicole Kraft
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Coach Dean Evason doesn’t want to hear that the Columbus Blue Jackets had a strong year, or that they dealt with extraordinary adversity, or even that they improved significantly over past seasons — though all those statements are true. To Evason, the fact that the Blue Jackets spent Friday cleaning out their lockers instead of preparing for the NHL playoffs is a clear indication they didn’t improve enough. “We’re not far enough because we’re not preparing to play,” he said.
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3 weeks ago | 
ncadvertiser.com | Nicole Kraft
Columbus Blue Jackets coach Dean Evason yells to his team during the third period an NHL hockey game against the Florida Panthers in Columbus, Ohio, Thursday, March 20, 2025. Paul Vernon/APColumbus Blue Jackets center Adam Fantilli (19) celebrates his goal with teammates during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Sunday, April 13, 2025, in Washington.
