Columbus Blue Jackets appoint Dean Evason as their new head coach, replacing Pascal Vincent.

The Columbus Blue Jackets have appointed former Minnesota Wild head coach Dean Evason as their new head coach, filling the final vacancy in the NHL before training camps open. Evason, 59, will take over from Pascal Vincent who was fired after one season in charge. Evason has a mixed playoff record but will be tasked with guiding the Blue Jackets' young core to new heights next season.