Columbus Blue Jackets

In-depth coverage of NHL Columbus Blue Jackets hockey

New CBJ GM Don Waddell not wasting time with who’s staying and who’s going with flurry of Roster Moves

By Joe Coopersmith   JUNE 30, 2024   COLUMBUS, OHIO – Columbus Blue Jackets President and General Manager Don Waddell announced several roster moves today. The team has extended qualifying offers to the following restricted free agents: Jake Christiansen, Defense Jet Greaves, Goaltender Kent Johnson, Left […]

Blue Jackets sign forward Owen Sillinger to a one-year, two-way National Hockey League/American Hockey League contract for the 2024-25 season

By Joe Coopersmith   JULY 1, 2024   COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed forward Owen Sillinger to a one-year, two-way National Hockey League/American Hockey League contract for the 2024-25 season, club President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Don Waddell announced today Sillinger, […]

Columbus Blue Jackets News: selects Medicine Hat Tigers Center Cayden Lindstrom with 4th Overall Pick in 2024 NHL Draft

By Joe Coopersmith   JUNE 28, 2024   COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets have selected Medicine Hat center Cayden Lindstrom with the fourth overall selection in the first round of the 2024 NHL Draft, club President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Don Waddell announced tonight. […]

As expected, new Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell wants his own head coach; Pascal Vincent fired; team looking at fourth coach in a year

By Joe Coopersmith   JUNE 17, 2024   COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets have relieved Head Coach Pascal Vincent of his duties with the club, Blue Jackets President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Don Waddell announced today.  While no further decisions regarding the club’s […]

Blue Jackets have their man! Names Don WaddelI as new President of Hockey Operations, General Manager and Alternate Governor

By Joe “Big Head” Coopersmith MAY 28, 2024   Club announces John Davidson will transition to a senior advisor and alternate governor role   COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets announced today that longtime NHL executive Don Waddell has agreed to a multi-year contract to […]