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Columbus Blue Jackets coach says players 'don't care,' unbothered by losing
Bowness said the Blue Jackets lost focus and effort in a 3-9-1 finish that left them five points out of a playoff spot.
- On Tuesday, Columbus Blue Jackets coach Rick Bowness criticized his team after their 2-1 season-ending loss to the Washington Capitals, claiming players "don't care" about losing and citing a lack of effort during the final game.
- A 3-9-1 tailspin to end the season dropped the Blue Jackets from second in the Metropolitan Division to outside the playoff bubble, marking their sixth consecutive year missing the postseason.
- Defenseman Zach Werenski and top center Adam Fantilli pushed back against the criticism, with Fantilli saying "We do care in our locker room" and acknowledging they must "learn how to win" after missing the playoffs.
- Today, general manager Don Waddell and Bowness will address reporters to discuss the team's future and whether the coach will return next season.
- Facing a long summer of reflection, Fantilli noted the team must "learn how to win and get over that hump" to address underlying issues that prevented a postseason spot.
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After saying the Blue Jackets ‘don’t care,’ Rick Bowness explains his plan to fix it two days later
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Nearly 48 hours after an explosive rant about how his players “don’t care” about losing, Blue Jackets coach Rick Bowness talked about how he plans on getting the team back on track.
"That's wrong" - Columbus Blue Jackets players issue polite rejections of HC Rick Bowness' fiery "they don't care" rant after disappointing end to season
Rick Bowness' scathing, critical remarks about the Columbus Blue Jackets players after their 2-1 loss to the Washington Capitals in the last regular season game were expected to have ripple effects in
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Blue Jackets' players echo Bowness' frustration with late-season collapse
Rick Bowness’ 3-minute rant after the Columbus Blue Jackets’ 2-1 season-ending loss to the Washington Capitals on Tuesday night remained fresh in players’ minds on Wednesday as they went through end-of-season meetings.
Blue Jackets Players Respond After Getting Called Out By Head Coach For Not Caring
The Columbus Blue Jackets had a monumental collapse down the stretch that ended Tuesday night with a 2-1 loss to the Washington Capitals to put their season to an end.How bad was it? How about going 2-7-1 in your final 10 games and missing the playoffs by just five to seven points?Had they won just three or four more games, there's a chance they'd be headed to the playoffs.After the game, head coach Rick Bowness ripped the team's effort — or lac…
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