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Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / September 12
2026 Blue Jackets Preseason Q&A With GM Don Waddell, Part 2: Roster, Bowness & Taking the Next Step
In Part 1 of our conversation with Columbus Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell, we talked everything from last season’s frustrations to several key changes within the team.
Don Waddell News / The Hockey Writers / September 11
2026 Blue Jackets Preseason Q&A with GM Don Waddell, Part 1: Frustrations, Changes & Patience
Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell has had a very eventful last 12 months. He saw his team plummet to last place in the Eastern Conference forcing him to make a coaching change.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / September 10
Insider Doubts Canadiens and Blue Jackets Trade, Given What’s Needed in the Deal
Popular opinion suggests the Montreal Canadiens would be the frontrunners in a trade involving Kirill Marchenko. While the Columbus Blue Jackets haven’t elected to shop the winger or decided to trade him, GM Don Waddell did admit that he’s listening to any GM who comes to him with a solid trade idea.
The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz
How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"
Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Sick Podcast / September 9
Waddell Not Budging On NHL Trade Cost For Marchenko
On the Wednesday edition of The Eye Test Podcast, Columbus Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell made it clear what type of package he expects for Blue Jackets winger – and reported Montreal Canadiens trade target – Kirill Marchenko on the NHL Trade market.
The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000
The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / September 9
Waddell: Damon Severson Ready for Game 1, Expected to Sit Out Blue Jackets Preseason
One of the defining moments of the 2025-26 season for the Columbus Blue Jackets was when they lost defenseman Damon Severson to a shoulder injury. The team stumbled to a 2-8-1 finish without him and Mathieu Olivier.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / September 9
Blue Jackets Designate Staffer Reid Robertson as Emergency Backup Goalie (EBUG)
The Columbus Blue Jackets already had the services of Reid Robertson available to them. He is their Travel & Logistics Manager. We can now add another important role to Robertson’s resume.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / September 9
Waddell: Marchenko a Blue Jacket Today, ‘Not Contemplating Anything Right Now’
The noise surrounding the Columbus Blue Jackets and Kirill Marchenko carried on most of the summer ever since the initial report from Kevin Weekes suggesting that the star winger wouldn’t sign an extension with the team.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / September 9
Blue Jackets’ GM Waddell 100% Confident Fantilli Deal Will Get Done Before Training Camp
The hockey world continues to wait for the Columbus Blue Jackets to sign star forward Adam Fantilli. With just eight days to go until training camp opens, each passing day brings more pressure to get a deal done.
The defining figure for every NHL franchise
People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Union and Blue / September 8
How the Blue Jackets forward lines might look to start the season
Rather than acquiring a big-name talent, Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell has worked to add depth around the franchise's talented young players. The hope is that the support will help the young guys break out and begin to lead the way.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Daily Faceoff / August 27
Blue Jackets make changes to scouting department
Ahead of their 27th season is franchise history, the Columbus Blue Jackets are shaking up their scouting department. Blue Jackets general manager Don Waddell announced on Thursday that the organization is promoting Trevor Timmins to director of amateur scouting, while Ville Siren will become the team’s director of European scouting.
NHL News / NHL Rumors / August 5
NHL Rumors: Would the Canadiens even have what the Blue Jackets want for Kirill Marchenko?
The Montreal Canadiens would be interested in Kirill Marchenko if he’s made available, but do they have what the Columbus Blue Jackets would want? The Sheet with Jeff Marek: Marco D’Amico on Friday’s episode of The Sheet with Jeff Marek, when asked about Columbus Blue Jackets forward Kirill Marchenko Marek: “Yeah, let’s let’s get into it.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Yardbarker / July 28
Kirill Marchenko trade rumors are becoming impossible for Blue Jackets to ignore
Marchenko might be traded soon. Or he might not be going anywhere.
NHL News / NHL Rumors / July 16
NHL Rumors: Columbus Blue Jackets, and Forward Options for the New York Rangers
Mark Scheig: Columbus Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell said on TSN 1050 in Toronto on Tuesday that they continue talks with RFA forward Adam Fantilli and that he has confidence that a deal will get done.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / NHLFanCentral / July 15
Don Waddell says Zach Werenski is ‘fully committed’ to leading the Blue Jackets
Zach Werenski is committed to staying in Columbus, and Blue Jackets general manager Don Waddell confirms that he’s on board to help lead the team back to the playoffs.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / July 3
Blue Jackets’ Urgent 2026-27 Plans Exposed by Waddell’s Free Agency Press Conference
What a week it has been for the Columbus Blue Jackets. NHL Draft Week was full of rumors of what the team’s future might look like if they didn’t have Zach Werenski or Kirill Marchenko.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Yardbarker / July 1
Blue Jackets, Zach Werenski seem to have worked out their issues
Perhaps the biggest story to come out of the first day of the NHL's free agent signing period is a move that did not happen, and may not happen anytime soon.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / NHL Trade Talk / June 25
Waddell’s Cryptic Comments on Werenski Raise Red Flags in Columbus
GM Don Waddell chose his words carefully Thursday — and that alone should worry Columbus Blue Jackets fans. Without sharing the details of any previous conversations or hinting that there might be a trade imminent involving the Norris Trophy-winning defenseman, it clearly sounds like that’s a realistic possibility.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Inside The Rink / June 13
How Will Don Waddell Improve The Columbus Blue Jackets Roster?
The Columbus Blue Jackets once again missed the playoffs by a narrow margin for the second straight season. It has been six years since the organization tasted postseason play, fans have shown some discord, players and front office are frustrated, so what happens next?
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Daily Faceoff / April 12
Blue Jackets sign Josh Eernisse to entry-level contract
A hard-working college veteran has earned himself an NHL contract. On Sunday, Columbus Blue Jackets general manager Don Waddell announced that the team has signed forward Josh Eernisse to a one-year, entry-level contract.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / July 17, 2025
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 on ClutchPoints / March 1, 2025
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.
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