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.