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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 21
The Sheet Blog: NHL coaching’s near-impossible feat
As the coaching carousel got wound up this weekend with the firings of Peter Laviolette in New York along with Anaheim Ducks bench boss Greg Cronin, I
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Daily Faceoff / March 26
Blue Jackets sign Caleb MacDonald to entry-level contract
On Wednesday, Columbus Blue Jackets general manager Don Waddell announced the team has signed defenseman Caleb MacDonald to a two-year, entry-level contract.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Daily Faceoff / March 25
Blue Jackets sign Jack Williams to two-year, entry-level deal
The Columbus Blue Jackets announced Tuesday they had signed forward Jack Williams to a two-year, entry-level deal that kicks in this season. General Manager Don Waddell says the center is expected to join the team this week.
The 'NHL Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz
The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?
NHL News / NHL Rumors / March 6
Vegas Golden Knights GM weighs in on approach ahead of trade deadline
Tom Gulitti: The Washington Capitals have placed forward Jakub Vrana on waivers as they look to create more salary cap flexibility heading into Friday’s trade deadline and for the rest of the season.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Breakaway on SI / March 4
Blue Jackets Hope to Buy at Trade Deadline
The Columbus Blue Jackets have been arguably the biggest surprise of the 2024-25 NHL season, holding onto a playoff spot as the trade deadline approaches.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 3
Blue Jackets GM shares major update on extension for Mathieu Olivier
The Blue Jackets are hoping to have an extension finalized with pending UFA winger Mathieu Olivier “in the next 24 hours or so,” general manager Don Waddell told Aaron Portzline of The Athletic.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 1
Don Waddell’s trade deadline comments will fire up Blue Jackets fans
The Columbus Blue Jackets are expected to keep most of their players together, as the NHL trade deadline approaches this season. Blue Jackets general manager Don Waddell wants to give his team more time to gel and win.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 28
Blue Jackets center to miss time with upper-body injury
The Blue Jackets will be without him for this weekend’s Stadium Series and at least a few games afterward.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Breakaway on SI / February 28
Blue Jackets Must Be Aggressive Before Deadline
The Columbus Blue Jackets remain in the Eastern Conference playoff picture as the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline approaches. With over a week remaining, the Jackets hold the second Wild Card position.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / February 26
3 Blue Jackets’ Trade Targets at 2025 NHL Trade Deadline
We’re at the critical juncture of the season, just less than two weeks from the NHL’s trade deadline on March 7. The Columbus Blue Jackets have had a season worthy of adding to chase their first playoff berth since the pandemic.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / January 9
2024-25 Blue Jackets Midseason Q&A with GM Don Waddell
The Columbus Blue Jackets finished the first half of the 2024-25 season in a wildcard playoff spot based on points. After their 4-3 shootout win over the Pittsburgh Penguins Tuesday, the Blue Jackets improved to 18-17-6 while staying in the thick of the playoff race.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Breakaway on SI / October 31
Blue Jackets GM Goes All Out for Halloween
The typical NHL general manager is all business all the time, but that doesn’t seem to be the case for the newest boss of the Columbus Blue Jackets. To celebrate Halloween, Blue Jackets president and general manager Don Waddell made sure to bring the lighthearted energy.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 27
Blue Jackets star prospect ruled out for rookie camp
He is recovering from a disc herniation that cost him much of his draft year.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Yardbarker / July 15
Blue Jackets GM optimistic a Patrik Laine trade can still get done
With most of the NHL’s top free agents having already signed new deals, teams have turned to the trade market to try and fill their need for an impact scorer.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / June 22
Blue Jackets’ Waddell Talks Upcoming NHL Draft & Free Agency
The Columbus Blue Jackets are in the midst of an intense busy stretch of their offseason. They now enter the week of the 2024 NHL Draft at the Sphere in Las Vegas.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 20
Blue Jackets not expected to move veteran goaltender
GM Don Waddell may still have other moves up his sleeve in the coming days, but moving on from goaltender Elvis Merzļikins won’t be one of them.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Daily Faceoff / June 20
Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell: ‘We’re open’ to trading No. 4 draft pick
The new boss in Ohio is prepared to be aggressive heading into the NHL Draft. During his pre-draft media availability on Thursday, Columbus Blue Jackets president of hockey operations and general manager Don Waddell admitted that he would be willing to hear offers for their fourth-overall pick.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 29
Why Don Waddell believes there’s no excuse for failure with Blue Jackets
The Columbus Blue Jackets have their new front-office leader. Former Carolina Hurricanes general manager Don Waddell is officially the new general manager in Columbus.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Inside The Rink / May 29
New Blue Jackets GM and President Don Waddell speaks at press conference
On Wednesday, May 29, Don Waddell met with the media to discuss his new position as President of Hockey Operations and General Manager of the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Field Level Media / May 28
Blue Jackets hire Don Waddell to lead turnaround
The Columbus Blue Jackets agreed to a multi-year deal Tuesday with Don Waddell to become the club's president of hockey operations, general manager and alternate governor.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / NHL Trade Talk / May 28
Blue Jackets Make Don Waddell Hiring Official
The Columbus Blue Jackets announced on Tuesday that they’ve signed Don Waddell to a multi-year contract to serve as our club’s president of hockey operations, general manager, and alternate governor.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / May 28
Blue Jackets Name Don Waddell GM & President of Hockey Operations
The Columbus Blue Jackets have named Don Waddell as the club’s president of hockey operations, general manager, and alternate governor. The deal is a multi-year contract that moves interim general manager John Davidson to a senior advisor and alternate governor role.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Oilersnation / May 25
Don Waddell expected to join Blue Jackets in management role
It’s been a day since Carolina Hurricanes president and general manager Don Waddell resigned from his position, and he’s already expected to step into the shoes of another top job with the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / May 25
Don Waddell Blue Jackets’ Top GM Candidate, Reports Insider
The Columbus Blue Jackets’ search for their next general manager (GM) could be over. Pierre Lebrun of TSN and The Athletic reports that Don Waddell is the Blue Jackets’ top choice to take over the hockey ops position.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / NHL Trade Talk / May 25
Don Waddell Taking Top Hockey Ops Role with Blue Jackets
The Columbus Blue Jackets are set to welcome Don Waddell to their management team, though his exact title has yet to be confirmed. Reliable hockey insiders
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