Blue Jackets’ Don Waddell’s Best Moves as a GM
The Columbus Blue Jackets have their new general manager (GM). Don Waddell has almost 40 years of experience managing hockey teams in various leagues. He’s been in the NHL since…
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Cleveland Monsters Face Stiffest Test Yet in Hershey Bears
The Cleveland Monsters had rolled through the AHL playoffs winning two five-game series in a total of seven games. With the play of goaltender Jet Greaves and scoring from all…
Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell Reveals Hurricanes Tried Trading for Elvis Merzlikins
Don Waddell, former president and general manager of the Carolina Hurricanes for the past 10 years and current president of hockey operations, general manager, and alternate governor of the Columbus…
NHL Rumors: Panthers, Blue Jackets, Senators, Stars
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Florida Panthers are interested in signing Sam Reinhart to a long-term extension. Will he take a discount to stay with the team? Meanwhile, what…
Blue Jackets’ Waddell Believes He Can Make Big Difference
Don Waddell walked into Nationwide Arena on Wednesday afternoon for his introductory press conference. He might be turning 66 in August, but he says he still has a lot to…
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…
Nasher’s Heatwave Arena: Where Hockey Dreams Come True
Andrew Telfer has done a lot of things for the sport of hockey in his time. Nasher’s list of accolades spans everything from being a leading NHL gamer and streamer…
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…
NHL Rumors: Canucks, Oilers, Blue Jackets, Islanders, Jets
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, one insider notes that the Vancouver Canucks and Carolina Hurricanes had been talking about an interesting trade at this past deadline and that the Canucks…
Don Waddell Linked to Oilers and Holland for Open GM Job
On Friday, the Carolina Hurricanes announced that Don Waddell was stepping down from his role as President and General Manager. Eric Tulsky, who has been with the organization since 2014…