As we get closer to the Olympic break, it seems like there are going to be two stories to follow in the NHL: is the arena ready in Milan yet? and who’s getting traded before the fifth of February?
There was a flurry of action around the NHL on Monday. The biggest headline grabbing news was a surprise coaching change. But there were a couple notable contracts signed, a former Blackhawks prospect got called up and a veteran netminder might be done for the year.
Let’s take a quick lap around the NHL on Monday afternoon!
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In a fairly surprising move, there’s a new head coach in… Columbus! The Blue Jackets announced on Monday afternoon that they fired head coach Dean Evason and assistant coach Steve McCarthy. The new bench boss of the Blue Jackets: Rick Bowness. Sure, why not!Team Update We’ve relieved head coach Dean Evason and assistant coach Steve McCarthy of their duties and hired veteran NHL coach Rick Bowness as the club’s head coach.CBJ x @OHHeartofitAll pic.twitter.com/cXWr59Pd5w
— Columbus Blue Jackets (@BlueJacketsNHL) January 12, 2026 Before facing the Blackhawks on Monday night, the Oilers signed forward Quinn Hutson to a two-year contract extension ($875,000 AAV). Quinn, 24, is the older brother of Cole and Lane. The Winnipeg Jets are in Chicago next Monday, and there might be two former Blackhawks in their lineup. On Monday, the Jets placed defenseman Colin Miller on IR and called up former Blackhawk prospect Isaak Phillips. The Ottawa Senators signed veteran goaltender James Reimer to a one-year deal. The Pittsburgh Penguins announced they have signed forward Blake Lizotte to a three-year contract extension with a $2.25M AAV. Apparently it “might be possible” the Canucks shut down goaltender Thatcher Demko for the season, at least according to Vancouver head coach Adam Foote.Hence then, the article about around the nhl coaching change in columbus reimer to ottawa demko hurting more was published today ( ) and is available on Bleacher Nation ( Middle East ) The editorial team at PressBee has edited and verified it, and it may have been modified, fully republished, or quoted. You can read and follow the updates of this news or article from its original source.
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