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NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / July 29
GM Says Hurricanes Stiffed by Norris Trophy-Winning Defenseman
Don Waddell, who is now the current general manager of the Columbus Blue Jackets, but was the former GM for the Carolina Hurricanes, confirmed in an interview this week that his Hurricanes’ team was shunned by Adam Fox.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / July 17
Could Oilers take swing on disgruntled Blue Jackets winger?
A trade request from a Blue Jackets winger generated some news on Thursday.
The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz
Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?
Columbus Blue Jackets News / NHL Trade Talk / July 17
Blue Jackets Winger Requests Trade, GM in No Rush to Deal
Columbus Blue Jackets winger Yegor Chinakhov has officially requested a trade, as revealed Thursday in a post on X by his agent, Shumi Babaev. Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell confirmed the request to The Athletic’s Aaron Portzline and noted that trade talks are already underway.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 15
Grading Blue Jackets’ 2025 NHL Draft class
The 2025 NHL Draft is in the past, and the Columbus Blue Jackets would make six selections. It would be the second draft under general manager Don Waddell for the Jackets.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / June 29
Grading the Blue Jackets’ 2 First-Round Picks
General manager Don Waddell’s second draft in charge of the Columbus Blue Jackets saw a couple of interesting swings in the first round. I thought the opening round moves were solid overall, one pick that felt perfect for the Blue Jackets’ blue line depth, and another that caught a few off guard.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / June 28
3 Blue Jackets’ Takeaways From Day 1 of the 2025 NHL Draft
The Columbus Blue Jackets entered Day 1 of the 2025 NHL Draft as one of the most interesting teams in the NHL. They had a lot of assets and cap space available to improve their team.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Cannon / June 26
2025 NHL Draft Targets: Defense 
If Don Waddell ends up walking to the podium for either pick #14 or #20, he should pick the best available player. With that said, it’s certainly possible the “best available” list could be a bit biased towards a big need, defensemen.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Dose.ca / June 26
Don Waddell admits it: It’s hard to make a big deal right now
With the NHL Entry Draft set to take place tomorrow, there are rumors circulating all over the NHL. Some players are getting more attention than others… and ultimately, when we talk about these players, we’re often talking about the guys who will be available on the free agent market starting July 1.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / June 26
2025 Columbus Blue Jackets NHL Draft Guide
Welcome to our 2025 Columbus Blue Jackets NHL Draft Guide. This will help get you ready for everything that may or may not happen over the two days at Peacock Theater.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Cannon / June 1
2024-25 Player Review: JVR was an unexpected VIP for the CBJ
In early fall, Don Waddell found himself in desperate need of a forward. There was not only the tragic passing of Johnny Gaudreau, but also the trade of Patrik Laine a week before, and news that Justin Danforth’s recovery from off-season wrist surgery would keep him out for the duration of preseason, and possibly the start of the regular season.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / May 29
Reflecting on Don Waddell’s First Year as Blue Jackets GM
General manager Don Waddell’s first season as general manager of the Columbus Blue Jackets is in the books. From a coaching hire, his first draft selections, trade deadline moves, and overall team performance, here’s a look at his first 12 months in the front office.
Don Waddell open to trading his first two picks: Kent Hughes should follow suit
In recent drafts, Canadiens fans were eager to see which player would be selected by Montreal. This year, the situation is a little different. The Canadiens have the 16th and 17th picks in the 2025 auction, and many fans want to see Hughes trade them to improve the team right away.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / May 22
Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell Talks 2025 NHL Combine & Offseason Updates
The Columbus Blue Jackets are in full offseason mode. For GM Don Waddell, it means early mornings and some potentially late nights. Given what all the
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 / 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, 2024
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 / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 20, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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 / Daily Faceoff / May 28, 2024
Blue Jackets name Don Waddell president of hockey ops, GM and alternate governor
The Columbus Blue Jackets officially announced that Don Waddell has agreed to a multi-year contract and will serve as the President of Hockey Operations, General Manager and Alternate Governor.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Oilersnation / May 25, 2024
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 / Daily Faceoff / May 25, 2024
Report: Blue Jackets expected to name Don Waddell to management role
After becoming a “free agent” barely 24 hours ago, one of the game’s longtime figures might have already found a new home. According to TSN’s Pierre LeBrun, the Columbus Blue Jackets are projected to reveal Don Waddell as the man taking over the top hockey operations job with the organization.
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