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Winnipeg finalizing deal with Rick Bowness to become new head coach of the Jets

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Ashley
July 1, 2022  (12:56)
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Darren Dreger reports that the Winnipeg Jets are finializing a deal with Rick Bowness to become the club's next head coach.

Rick Bowness was former head coach of the Dallas Stars and led them to a Stanley Cup Final appearance just two years ago. Bowness has been in the league for four decades mostly as a defensive assistant coach, working with notable names such as Victor Hedman and Miro Heiskanen.

Dreger reports that experience was key in the Jets' hiring decision for their next boss bench. Originally, the Jets sought out Barry Trotz hoping Bowness could be his assistant before Trotz decided to take the year off from coaching. Rick Tocchet was also in the conversation.