Winnipeg Jets coach Rick Bowness is retiring after 38 NHL seasons
Time:2024-05-07 14:22:55 Source:styleViews(143)
Rick Bowness walked off the ice following the Winnipeg Jets’ final loss of the season, which eliminated them from the playoffs, unhappy with his performance and how his team played, and it dawned on him that it should be the final NHL game he coaches.
“Coaches have always told me ... they’ve always said you’ll know it’s time,” Bowness said. “It just hit me then: It’s time.”
Bowness announced his retirement Monday after 38 NHL seasons, a well-respected career that included leading the Dallas Stars to the Stanley Cup Final in 2020 and more time spent behind the bench than anyone else in league history.
“When I leave, I just want to be remembered,” Bowness told reporters at a news conference in Winnipeg, choking back tears. “I just love the game, and I respected the game. I love this league. I respect the league.”
Health issues of his own and his wife, Judy, played a role in his decision, which went beyond disappointment over losing to Colorado in five games. After all, Bowness did a good enough job the rest of the time to be a finalist for the Jack Adams Award as coach of the year for the first time for leading the Jets to a franchise-record 52 wins and a second consecutive postseason appearance in as many seasons on the job.
Previous:76ers president Daryl Morey has big plans to build NBA title team around Embiid and Maxey
Next:76ers president Daryl Morey has big plans to build NBA title team around Embiid and Maxey
You may also like
- Turkey formally opens another former Byzantine
- Stephen Curry wins NBA's Clutch Player of the Year, adding to his trophy collection
- Roger Goodell envisions more overseas games, more streaming and more cities hosting the NFL draft
- USC's move to cancel commencement amid protests draws criticism from students, alumni
- John Swinney expected to lead Scotland after being confirmed as Scottish National Party leader
- The 49ers take Florida receiver Ricky Pearsall with the 30th pick in the NFL draft
- Philadelphia Eagles select cornerback Quinyon Mitchell with the No. 22 pick in the NFL draft
- Brazil's Romário returns to training at age 58, scores twice and keeps sharp tongue
- I'm jealous of my husband's dead ex