It's not a great time for an NHL coach to be away from his playoff-bound team, but some things in life are more important than your job. The Winnipeg Jets have announced that Rick Bowness will be taking some time off.
Rick Bowness Steps Away from Jets after Medical Procedure
According to the announcement by the Jets, Bowness has undergone a "minor medical procedure" and will be out until he's feeling better.
"The Winnipeg Jets today announced that head coach Rick Bowness will not be on the bench for tonight's game due to a minor medical procedure. As a result, he has returned to Winnipeg for treatment. He will return to the team once his condition improves. Associate coach Scott Arniel is serving as the interim head coach until Rick returns to the team."
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Jets Temporarily Lose Head Coach Rick Bowness
The Jets remain in first place in the Central Division during what can only be described as a surprisingly good season. Winnipeg has 15 games left before going into the playoffs. Hopefully, Bowness will be feeling better before then, but there's no timetable for his return right now.
| POLL | ||
MARS 19 | 154 ANSWERS Winnipeg Jets Head Coach Rick Bowness to Step Away From the Team for Health Reasons How far will Winnipeg go in the playoffs? | ||
| Out first or second round | 55 | 35.7 % |
| Out in the conference final | 40 | 26 % |
| Out in the Cup final | 26 | 16.9 % |
| Will win the Stanley Cup | 33 | 21.4 % |
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