Dean Evason has been appointed as the head coach for Canada's team at the upcoming World Hockey Championship, scheduled for May 9-25 in Sweden and Denmark. He will be joined by a strong staff, including Ryan Huska of the Calgary Flames, Andrew Brunette from Nashville, and Steve McCarthy of the Blue Jackets. Evason, who just completed his first season with Columbus, aims to improve on Canada's previous fourth-place finish.

The tournament will kick off with Canada facing Slovenia on May 10. With Huska's previous experience as an assistant in junior championships and Evason's solid coaching background, expectations are high for the team to contend for the title. The staff's combined NHL experience is noted as a significant asset as Canada aims to wear the Maple Leaf with pride.

Canada's national hockey team will be led by head coach Dean Evason at the upcoming World Championship, appointed by Hockey Canada. He’ll be joined by Calgary Flames’ Ryan Huska, Nashville Predators’ Andrew Brunette, and Blue Jackets’ Steve McCarthy as assistants. The tournament is set for May 9-25 in Sweden and Denmark, with Canada opening against Slovenia on May 10.

Evason, recently completing his first season as the Blue Jackets' head coach, led the team to a six-game winning streak, narrowly missing the playoffs. Huska's Flames finished strong, with a record of 41-27-14, but also fell short of postseason play. Brunette and McCarthy will be making their international coaching debuts.

Columbus Blue Jackets head coach Dean Evason clarified comments he made post-game regarding goalie Jet Greaves, asserting that he and GM Don Waddell are fully aligned in their strategies. Greaves, who recently shone with a stellar performance against the Buffalo Sabres, has been a topic of discussion as his AHL success has raised questions about his earlier call-up.

Evason insisted there’s no friction in their communication, noting he has never asked for a player to be called up that Waddell declined. With the Jackets on the brink of playoff elimination, Evason emphasized that recent decisions were solely based on necessity, particularly due to injuries to starter Elvis Merzlikins.

Owen Tippett led the Philadelphia Flyers to a thrilling 5-4 overtime victory against the Columbus Blue Jackets, scoring the game-winning goal and contributing three assists for a total of four points.

Tyson Foerster praised Tippett's performance, highlighting the team's confidence even when trailing. Morgan Frost also shone with two goals, while Samuel Ersson made 21 saves to secure the win. The Blue Jackets' coach noted that fatigue played a role in their defeat.

The NHL coaching landscape is shifting rapidly, with only four coaches remaining since before the pandemic. In-season changes have occurred in Boston, St. Louis, and Chicago, while eight teams hired new coaches last summer.

Scott Arniel has revitalized the Winnipeg Jets, and Sheldon Keefe has led the New Jersey Devils to a strong start. Other coaches like Ryan Warsofsky and Dean Evason are also making strides, while Lindy Ruff faces challenges with the Buffalo Sabres.