Despite harsh critique, Blue Jackets players seem on board with Bowness as coach

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Coach Rick Bowness has vowed to change the culture within the Columbus Blue Jackets. The players’ response? Sign me up.There were plenty of bruised egos after Tuesday’s season-ending loss to the Washington Capitals, when Bowness — his face flush, his hair a mess — stepped in front of a microphone and called out his players for not caring, for not hating to lose, for melting when the playoff-chase heat was turned up, and more.Advertisement