Dean Evason, Wild and Minnesota
Ex-Wild coach Dean Evason returns to Minnesota, ready to move on and embrace his new challenge
Evason and the Blue Jackets come to St. Paul for the season opener Thursday. "I can't wait to take it all in," the former Wild coach says.
Reusse: Emotions high in Dean Evason’s return to Minnesota in Wild-Blue Jackets opener
Wild’s firing of Dean Evason last season and offseason death of Columbus’ Johnny Gaudreau add meaning to Wild season opener.
Wild topple Blue Jackets in season opener in Dean Evason's return to the X
Dean Evason was welcomed back to Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minn., Thursday night with a round of applause and a video tribute. The former Wild coach was making his debut as coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets for the two teams' season opener. The Wild ultimately were able to spoil his homecoming with a 3-2 victory.
Blue Jackets’ Dean Evason goes deep on his background — and his appreciation for live theater
It took new GM Don Waddell longer than expected, but he landed in late June on Dean Evason, who was fired by the Minnesota Wild in the middle of last season and a long track record in the Western Hockey League and American Hockey League in addition to nine seasons as an NHL assistant.
Wild hang on to beat Blue Jackets 3-2 in opener behind Boldy, Eriksson Ek and Gustavsson
Matt Boldy and Joel Eriksson Ek scored on a strong night for the second line, Mats Zuccarello added a power-play goal and the Minnesota Wild opened the season by beating former coach Dean Evason and t
Dean Evason's return: Blue Jackets face Wild in season opener
The Columbus Blue Jackets are set to kick off their season Wednesday night against the Minnesota Wild, marking a significant homecoming for their new head coach
Brian Murphy: If anyone can lead Columbus through tragedy, it's ex-Wild coach Dean Evason
Evason's first season with the Blue Jackets comes amid unspeakable tragedy following the death of star forward Johnny ...
He didn’t like the way he left, but Dean Evason is happy to be back
Dean Evason’s return to Xcel Energy Center was not a long time coming. The former Wild head coach, let go in late November ...
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CBJ PG2 — Evason’s First Win
This game saw the first head coach win for the offseason hires of Don Waddell and Dean Evason; and the first career Columbus points for Sean Monahan and Kevin Labanc. Period I Early breakout rushes ...
Columbus Blue Jackets leaning on each other to start NHL season: 'They’ll stick together'
Dean Evason expected to find a mess as the Blue Jackets’ new head coach. More: Columbus Blue Jackets: In Don ...
Blue Jackets-Wild game preview: Television-radio information, injury report
Dean Evason is now the Columbus coach, and the Blue Jackets are mourning the death of star winger Johnny Gaudreau.
Blue Jackets youngster Yegor Chinakhov lands big role following Boone Jenner’s injury
With ripple effects across the forwards and defense, here's where strengths and struggles might arise in the Blue Jackets ...
Rewind: Columbus Blue Jackets keep composure to spoil Colorado Avalanche home opener
Now, the goal is to polish up their puck management while looking for a win against Nathan MacKinnon and the Colorado ...