Category: Jarmo Kekalainen
Blue Jackets Should Lean Towards Bridge Deal for Sillinger
Columbus Blue JacketsWe’re still over a month away from training camp and longer until the beginning of the preseason, but a lot of work has been done by the Columbus Blue Jackets…
Read moreExploring the Blue Jackets’ Head Coaching Finalists
Columbus Blue JacketsAs we work our way through July, there is one head coaching vacancy left in the NHL. The Columbus Blue Jackets were behind the eight ball in hiring a new…
Read moreWaddell named Blue Jackets president, GM; left same position with Hurricanes
Jarmo KekalainenDon Waddell was hired as president of hockey operations and general manager of the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday after stepping down from the same position with the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday. © Getty Images Waddell, 65, succeeds Jarmo Kekalainen, … Continue reading → The post Waddell named Bl...
Read moreBlue Jackets Not Looking To Trade Boone Jenner
Columbus Blue JacketsWith many teams in full preparation mode for the NHL Trade Deadline on March 8th, the Columbus Blue Jackets were expected to be one of the league’s busier sellers, as they currently sit 29th overall in the standings. However, only yesterday, the organization made a major change at the top of their f...
Read moreNHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Blue Jackets, Penguins, Oilers
Blue JacketsIn today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Columbus Blue Jackets have fired general manager Jarmo Kekalainen. What’s next for the team? Meanwhile, the Chicago Blackhawks are checking with doctors to see…
Read moreKekalainen fired as Blue Jackets general manager, Davidson to assume duties
ColumbusJarmo Kekalainen was fired as general manager of the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday. President of hockey operations John Davidson will take over while the team looks to hire a replacement. The Blue Jackets (16-26-10) are 3-7-2 since Jan. 6 … Continue reading → The post Kekalainen fired as Blue Ja...
Read moreColumbus Blue Jackets reportedly willing to listen to trade offers on Patrik Laine and Ivan Provorov
TSNThe Columbus Blue Jackets have had trade rumors almost all season as they’ve sat at the bottom of the Metropolitan Division. The league’s 29th-ranked team (37 standings points) will likely see them increase as the 2023-24 NHL campaign nears its March 8 trade deadline. TSN’s Darren Dreger was the lat...
Read moreJackets D Severson (oblique) likely out 6 weeks
Damon SeversonBlue Jackets defenseman Damon Severson is expected to miss six weeks with an oblique injury. He has eight points for Columbus, which has lost nine straight.
Read moreNHL Rumors: Hurricanes, Bruins, Senators, Flyers, Blue Jackets
Jarmo KekalainenIn today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Carolina Hurricanes aren’t any closer to signing any of their big-ticket UFAs. Meanwhile, the Boston Bruins haven’t even approached Jake DeBrusk about a contract…
Read moreBlue Jackets 2023-24 Season Expectations: Damon Severson
Jarmo KekalainenDamon Severson was one of two big defensive acquisitions Jarmo Kekalainen made this offseason. Prior to his sign and trade to the Columbus Blue Jackets, he was set to be…
Read moreMike Babcock Will Benefit From NCAA Coaching Detour
Jarmo KekalainenIt’s a well-known reality that Mike Babcock’s time in Toronto came to an abrupt, fiery ending. Media reports about his treatment of certain players were not flattering, to say the…
Read moreBlue Jackets’ Inactivity in Free Agency is Not a Bad Thing
Jarmo KekalainenBy now, most of the ‘big name’ free-agent targets have signed, and the rest should find new homes shortly. While the Columbus Blue Jackets were one of the worst teams…
Read moreBabcock hired as Blue Jackets coach, replaces Larsen
Jarmo KekalainenMike Babcock was hired as coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets on The 60-year-old replaces Brad Larsen, who was fired April 15, and will coach in the NHL for the first time since the 2019-20 season. “After a very thorough and lengthy process we are pleased to welcome Mike Babcock as the next head co...
Read moreBlue Jackets Officially Name Mike Babcock As Their Head Coach
Blue JacketsThe Columbus Blue Jackets have officially named Mike Babcock as their new head coach.
Read moreNHL Draft Rumors: Blue Jackets, Sharks, Canadiens, Predators, and the Blackhawks
SharksKekalainen said there’s a “ percent” chance that they make the pick. The Sharks pick is likely to come down to Leo Carlsson or Will Smith : San Jose Sharks GM Mike Grier said that it’s unlikely that they trade the No. 4 pick in the draft and will take the best player available. It will likely come d...
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