{
  "id": 20177298,
  "title": "Columbus Blue Jackets' Rick Bowness said to be in good spirits amid health concerns",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/columbus-blue-jackets-rick-bowness-said-to-be-in-good-spirits-amid",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-15T13:23:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/columbus-blue-jackets-rick-bowness-132321694.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Assistant coach Don Granato stated that Rick Bowness, the Columbus Blue Jackets head coach, is in good spirits despite missing recent games and a practice due to an undisclosed health issue. The 71-year-old Bowness is scheduled to undergo further testing on November 16, which will prevent him from traveling with the team during their opening four-game road trip. General manager Don Waddell described Bowness' condition as day-to-day until more information is known about his ailment, which began before a November 12 morning skate. Bowness' coach, Granato, expressed confidence that the health issue has not diminished his spirit or passion for coaching, as Bowness still possessed the energy and passion to be present at the November 14 morning skate. Following the skate, Waddell confirmed that Bowness participated in some activities with the coaching staff and appeared to be doing well. Bowness is currently listed as day-to-day, but the team has not ruled out his participation in the upcoming road trip.",
  "summary": "Columbus Blue Jackets assistant coach Don Granato says head coach Rick Bowness is in good spirits while out for an undisclosed health issue.",
  "key_points": [
    "Rick Bowness, Blue Jackets head coach, in good spirits",
    "71-year-old Bowness to undergo testing on Nov 16",
    "Bowness participates in activities with coaching staff"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}