Nicole Kraft

5 days 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.

5 days 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.

5 days 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.

5 days 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.

5 days 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.