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EPISODE · Jan 13, 2026 · 34 MIN

Columbus Blue Jackets SHOCK NHL With Dean Evison Firing | Who Could Be NEXT?

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Columbus Blue Jackets shake up their coaching staff—Dean Evason is out, and Rick Bowness steps behind the bench. Can this change ignite the young roster and halt their struggles, or is it just more of the same for a team plagued by blown third-period leads and stagnant development from stars like Adam Fantilli and Zach Werenski?Seth Toupal and JD Young analyze the underperformance plaguing Columbus and spotlight other NHL coaches on the hot seat, including Travis Green, Craig Berube, Jim Montgomery, and Sheldon Keefe. Key discussion points include the impact of poor goaltending, the effect of player regression, and possible trade deadline moves. The episode raises burning questions: Which coach will be next, and can teams like the Calgary Flames and Winnipeg Jets reverse their fortunes before front offices demand change? Everydayer ClubIf you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans.Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclubSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!IndeedNow, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/lockedonright now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. So before tip-off, check the FanDuel app and see what’s dropping during NBA Happy Hour — every Friday from 6 to 7:30 PM Eastern. A little basketball, a little action, and a whole lot of Friday energy.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Columbus Blue Jackets shake up their coaching staff—Dean Evason is out, and Rick Bowness steps behind the bench. Can this change ignite the young roster and halt their struggles, or is it just more of the same for a team plagued by blown third-period leads and stagnant development from stars like Adam Fantilli and Zach Werenski? Seth Toupal and JD Young analyze the underperformance plaguing Columbus and spotlight other NHL coaches on the hot seat, including Travis Green, Craig Berube, Jim Montgomery, and Sheldon Keefe. Key discussion points include the impact of poor goaltending, the effect of player regression, and possible trade deadline moves. The episode raises burning questions: Which coach will be next, and can teams like the Calgary Flames and Winnipeg Jets reverse their fortunes before front offices demand change?

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