Category: Don Waddell
CBJ Union Junction Podcast: Interview with Waddell, Wild Card Spot & More
Blue Jackets’In this edition of the Columbus Blue Jackets’ Union Junction Podcast, Mark Scheig and Nicholas Arnold discussed how the team is in a wild-card spot for the first time in…
Read more2024-25 Blue Jackets Midseason Q&A with GM Don Waddell
Don WaddellThe Columbus Blue Jackets finished the first half of the 2024-25 season in a wildcard playoff spot based on points. After their 4-3 shootout win over the Pittsburgh Penguins Tuesday,…
Read moreInjury Updates: Monahan, Zetterlund, Walman, Faksa
ColumbusInjury updates from around the NHL including a wrist injury for Sean Monahan, updates from San Jose, and more.
Read moreNHL Trade Rumors: Two Top Trade Fits if Blue Jackets Deal Provorov
Ivan ProvorovWe heard earlier this month that pending UFA defenseman Ivan Provorov might be willing to sign an extension to stay with the Columbus Blue Jackets. But the top-four D-man, logging over 23 minutes of ice time per night this season, is due for a raise from his $6.75 million AAV, and it's still unclea...
Read moreSnapshots: Tarasov, Dumba, Vanecek, Miller, Nugent-Hopkins
Blue JacketsNotes from around the NHL including Columbus not planning to waive Daniil Tarasov, Matt Dumba resumes skating, and more.
Read moreBlue Jackets’ Dante Fabbro Playing His Way Into An Extension
Don WaddellThe Columbus Blue Jackets’ season continues and there has been no shortage of news from Ohio’s team. New head coach Dean Evason has been making an impact. The goaltending situation…
Read moreBlue Jackets GM Waddell Provides Updates on Lindstrom & Jiricek
Cayden LindstromWhat started as a seemingly business as usual Wednesday turned into an action-packed day in news for the Columbus Blue Jackets. One part was expected. The other part not as…
Read moreEastern Conference Injuries: Sabres, Blue Jackets, Red Wings, Devils, Islanders, Sens, Flyers, Pens and Lightning
Erik GudbransonKent Johnson out of the sling and on to the ice. Artem Zub could play tonight. Bryan Rust traveling with the Penguins. No update on Brayden Point.
Read moreNHL Injuries: Sabres, Flames, Blue Jackets, Red Wings, Oilers, Wild, Maple Leafs, and Utah
Aaron PortzlineKent Johnson won't need surgery. Evander Kane on track for early next year. Max Pacioretty back on the ice.
Read moreUtah Inquiring On Ivan Provorov, Other Teams Interested
Sean DurziIn today’s rendition of Early Trading with TSN’s Pierre LeBrun, the insider shares that the Utah Hockey Club general manager, Bill Armstrong, has been working the phones to fill the void left by Sean Durzi and John Marino’s injuries. Specifically, LeBrun reports Armstrong has checked in on Columbus...
Read moreNHL Injuries: Blackhawks, Blue Jackets, Stars, Panthers, Wild, Canadiens, Rangers, Sens, Blues, Leafs, and Canucks
Artyom LevshunovMatthew Tkachuk returns to the Panthers lineup. The Stars get three players back. Juraj Slafkovsky will be out a week. Linus Ullmark remains day-to-day.
Read moreJackets' Jenner may miss 6 months after surgery
ColumbusBlue Jackets forward Boone Jenner might miss six months after shoulder surgery.
Read moreBoone Jenner Undergoes Shoulder Surgery, May Not Return This Season
Boone JennerBlue Jackets general manager Don Waddell announced today that captain Boone Jenner is out indefinitely after undergoing shoulder surgery. “Our hope is he can return before the end of the season,” Waddell said, but there’s no guarantee he’ll suit up at all in 2024-25. Waddell later added Jenner would...
Read moreBlue Jackets’ Injuries Leave Opening-Night Roster in Flux
Don WaddellThe Columbus Blue Jackets finished off a .500 preseason with a 7-3 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday night. While it’s time to look ahead to the start of…
Read moreBlue Jackets Recall Three, Make Other Roster Moves
PenguinsThe Blue Jackets have recalled defensemen Cole Clayton, Stanislav Svozil, and goaltender Zachary Sawchenko from AHL Cleveland, general manager Don Waddell announced Tuesday. They’ve also signed forward Jake Gaudet, who is under contract with Cleveland for this season, to a PTO and assigned forward H...
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