Blue Jackets Echo Bowness's Frustration with Late-Season Collapse

Blue Jackets players understand coach’s ‘frustration’ after season-ending loss

Werenski says ‘we need to learn how to win’; Bowness’ status moving forward uncertain

Blue Jackets echo Bowness's frustration with late-season collapse

COLUMBUS, Ohio — For the second time in four seasons, Rick Bowness had a front-row seat to one of his teams collapsing down the stretch and ending the season with disappointment. And once again, Bowness did not hold back on his opinions as they enter the offseason. Bowness’s three-minute rant after the Blue Jackets’ 2-1 season-ending loss to the Washington Capitals on Tuesday night remained fresh in players’ minds on Wednesday as they went throu…

Bowness’ frustration with Blue Jackets’ effort is understandable - Daily Faceoff

Columbus Blue Jackets head coach Rick Bowness didn’t hold back following the team’s 2-1 loss to the Washington Capitals Tuesday night. “All you got to do is look at the stat sheet. Three hits, 23 giveaways,” Bowness said to reporters. “I don’t know if I’m back, but if I’m back, I’m changing this culture. These guys, they don’t care. Losing is not important enough to them. It doesn’t bother them.” Rick Bowness furious following the 2-1 loss to W…