Columbus Blue Jackets, NHL and Don Waddell

As NHL trade deadline looms, Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell wants to ‘add around the edges’
Waddell has made it clear he's not in "go-for-it" mode but is eyeing a top-nine forward with a history of providing offense.
Blue Jackets’ Don Waddell drops firm Ivan Provorov trade stance before deadline
The Columbus Blue Jackets are one of the best stories in all of sports this season. They have responded to the death of Johnny Gaudreau by having their best season in years, holding down a playoff spot heading into the NHL trade deadline.
What will the Columbus Blue Jackets do at the NHL trade deadline? | Arace
Columbus Blue Jackets president/general manager Don Waddell can look toward the present and be comfortable about the future at NHL trade deadline.
Blue Jackets seek trade deadline help, but GM Don Waddell won’t disrupt the mix
As reported by The Athletic on Monday, the Blue Jackets are close to signing tough winger Mathieu Olivier to a long-term contract extension. Olivier, a pending unrestricted free agent, has emerged as perhaps the NHL’s top fighter, as well as a leader and a secondary scorer (12 goals) for Columbus this season.
Blue Jackets shore up forward depth in trade with Sharks
The Blue Jackets have acquired forward Luke Kunin from the Sharks ahead of the stretch run, as first reported by The Athletic's Pierre LeBrun.
Blue Jackets GM aims 'to give this group a chance' approaching Trade Deadline
As such, with the Blue Jackets in the midst of the hunt for a Stanley Cup Playoff berth in the Eastern Conference, defenseman Ivan Provorov, considered a leading candidate to be moved not so long ago because of his eligibility to become an unrestricted free agent on July 1, might be staying put.
Blue Jackets Tell Provorov He Won’t Be Traded at Deadline
Despite contract negotiations stalling, Columbus Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell has made it clear that Ivan Provorov is unlikely to be moved ahead of the March 7 NHL trade deadline.
Blue Jackets rumors: Insider makes Ivan Provorov trade prediction with 1st-round pick revelation
The Columbus Blue Jackets will almost certainly not trade pending unrestricted free agent Ivan Provorov, says The Athletic's Pierre LeBrun.
Columbus Blue Jackets secure Mathieu Olivier with six-year contract extension
The Columbus Blue Jackets have secured forward Mathieu Olivier with a six-year, $18 million contract extension, announced Don ...
Columbus Blue Jackets claim Christian Fischer from Detroit Red Wings, add depth up front
Christian Fischer gives Blue Jackets' fourth line added experience, size, strength and just enough scoring potential.
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Columbus Blue Jackets have 'dominated' ticket sales for NHL outdoor game at Ohio Stadium
“I think it’s going to be, and I don ... is to Columbus now — since leaving the Carolina Hurricanes to take over as the Blue Jackets’ top hockey executive last spring. Waddell has ...
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Don Waddell said he is close to coming to terms with Mathieu Olivier
This is at least what the team’s GM, Don Waddell, has stated. We’re really getting close ... would have been a lot of interest in his services… But keeping him in Columbus is the right decision.
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Blue Jackets activate Chinakhov off Injured Reserve, place Sillinger on IR
The Columbus Blue Jackets have activated forward Yegor Chinakhov off Injured Reserve and placed forward Cole Sillinger on ...
What do Ohioans think of LeBron James, Ryan Day and Jim Tressel? New poll offers clues
A new poll out this week from BGSU shows how Ohioans view some of the most well known leaders in college and pro sports in ...