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Coaching Shakeup: Gallant Returns, Bowness Takes Over

1/16/2026

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Gerard Gallant returned to Prince Edward Island after stepping down as KHL's Shanghai Dragons coach for health reasons.
He spent eight days in a Russian hospital and reported feeling better.
The Columbus Blue Jackets signed Rick Bowness as coach for the remainder of the season.
The NHL coaching landscape shifts, with Nashville and Toronto remaining stable.
Marc Bergevin, former Canadiens GM, joined the Buffalo Sabres as associate GM.

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Story summary

Gerard Gallant returned to Prince Edward Island after stepping down as KHL's Shanghai Dragons coach for health reasons.
He spent eight days in a Russian hospital and reported feeling better.
The Columbus Blue Jackets signed Rick Bowness as coach for the remainder of the season.
The NHL coaching landscape shifts, with Nashville and Toronto remaining stable.
Marc Bergevin, former Canadiens GM, joined the Buffalo Sabres as associate GM.