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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 27
Blue Jackets Prospect Jérémy Loranger Developing His Game in Daunting NCHC
General manager Don Waddell and the Columbus Blue Jackets took a chance on Jérémy Loranger in the 2025 NHL Draft, trading up to grab him 198th overall in the seventh round.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Last Word On Sports / January 12
Columbus Blue Jackets Make Multiple Changes to Coaching Staff
In an unexpected move on Monday afternoon, Columbus Blue Jackets General Manager Don Waddell announced that Head Coach Dean Evason and Assistant Coach Steve McCarthy were fired.
NHL News / Canucksarmy / January 6
Ex-Canucks AGM Laurence Gilman named as Blue Jackets VP of Hockey Operations
The Columbus Blue Jackets have named a former Vancouver Canucks Assistant General Manager to join their front office staff. Blue Jackets President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Don Waddell announced on Tuesday morning that Laurence Gilman will be joining the organization as Vice President of Hockey Operations.
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Columbus Blue Jackets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 6
Blue Jackets Add Laurence Gilman To Front Office
The Blue Jackets announced they’ve hired veteran executive Laurence Gilman as their vice president of hockey operations. While it’s a different title,
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Columbus Blue Jackets News / Daily Faceoff / January 6
Blue Jackets name Laurence Gilman vice president of hockey operations
The Columbus Blue Jackets announced Tuesday they have hired longtime NHL executive Laurence Gilman as vice president of hockey operations. “I have known Laurence for many years, and I am very excited to welcome him to the Columbus Blue Jackets,” said general manager Don Waddell.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / 1st Ohio Battery / January 6
Blue Jackets Add Veteran Laurence Gilman To Front Office Staff; Will Serve As Vice President Of Hockey Operations 
The Columbus Blue Jackets have named veteran NHL executive Laurence Gilman as their Vice President of Hockey Operations, club President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Don Waddell announced Tuesday.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / January 2
2025-26 Blue Jackets’ Midseason Q&A With GM Don Waddell
The 2025-26 Columbus Blue Jackets are not where they want to be as they close in on the midpoint of their schedule. Their games this coming weekend against the Buffalo Sabres and Pittsburgh Penguins will mark games 40 and 41.
NHL News / NHL Rumors / November 1
Toronto Maple Leafs among teams interested in Yegor Chinakhov
Mike Zeisberger of NHL.com: Columbus Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell on forward Yegor Chinakhov asking for a trade, but showing up early for training camp and doing all that they’ve asked him to do.
NHL News / NHL Rumors / September 23
Penguins' Bryan Rust knows the trade rumors are going to be there
Matt Vensel of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Pittsburgh Penguins GM Kyle Dubas didn’t quiet the trade rumor noise last week when he said he “would look at anything.” Forward Bryan Rust heard his name in the rumor mill all offseason and tried to laugh it off, knowing that anything is possible.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 15
Denton Mateychuk, four others injured to start Blue Jackets training camp
The Columbus Blue Jackets have plans to ease top defense prospect Denton Mateychuk up to speed at the start of training camp as he recovers from a groin injury.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / August 18
2025 Blue Jackets’ Summer Q&A: Don Waddell, Part 2
In Part 1 of our 2025 Summer Q & A series, Blue Jackets’ GM Don Waddell talked about a bevy of topics including how he’s spent his summer, why he made some staffing changes and some reflections on the offseason and his first season with the team.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / August 14
2025 Blue Jackets’ Summer Q&A: Don Waddell, Part 1
This summer is going both really slow and really fast at the same time. It depends how you choose to view things. On one hand, it’s already the middle of August.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / August 1
Blue Jackets News & Rumors: Potential Moves, Brennan & More
Welcome to August. We are one month closer to the start of the 2025-26 regular season. While it is mostly quiet in the way of news, things are never quiet in the general manager’s seat.
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.
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 / 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 / August 27, 2024
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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