Category: John Davidson
Columbus Blue Jackets season preview
Blue JacketsWell that didn’t last long, or end well. The Columbus Blue Jackets fired their head coach Brad Larsen less than a day after the club lost its final game of the season on 14 April. On 1 July, Mike Babcock … Continue reading → The post Columbus Blue Jackets season preview first appeared on Pro Hockey...
Read moreBlue Jackets executive admits a 'major misstep' in hiring Mike Babcock, who was forced to resign
Columbus Blue JacketsColumbus Blue Jackets owners and executives on Monday were contrite over the forced resignation of controversial coach Mike Babcock days before the opening of training camp and eager to move on from the turmoil that engulfed the organization.
Read more13 Blue Jackets Thoughts on Davidson & Kekalainen Interviews
Jarmo KekalainenYou’ve read what John Davidson and each had to say about the state of the Columbus Blue Jackets. Welcome to the final part of this week’s Blue Jackets’ Long Read. Fixing the Blue Jackets is not going to happen overnight or in one offseason. The Blue Jackets feel they would have been better if not...
Read more3 Takeaways From Blue Jackets’ Training Camp Media Day
Columbus Blue JacketsThe Columbus Blue Jackets held their annual Media Day at Nationwide Arena on Monday. This year, President of Hockey Operations John Davidson, GM Jarmo Kekalainen and Head Coach Brad Larsen all spoke to the media in advance of a highly anticipated training camp. The Blue Jackets said at the end of l...
Read moreLive From The Blue Seats is back! Recapping a tumultuous NYR offseason
Jeff GortonRob, Becky, and Dave are back after a long hiatus with Live From The Blue Seats. After offering some parenting The post Live From The Blue Seats is back! Recapping a tumultuous NYR offseason appeared first on Blue Seat Blogs.
Read moreReviewing a year of Rangers fan confidence levels
Jeff GortonSince the beginning of the bubble, we’ve been running weekly Fan Confidence Polls that polls Rangers fan confidence levels with The post Reviewing a year of Rangers fan confidence levels appeared first on Blue Seat Blogs.
Read moreFive NHL Coaches on the Hotseat - and Five Ready for Work
Jeff BlashillWhich bench bosses are feeling the heat? And which currently unemployed head coaches are keeping their eyes peeled, just waiting for the opportunity to jump back in hockey’s top league? Here are options for each.
Read moreRecent Stanley Cup Champions Add Winners in Free Agency
John DavidsonWhile the second day of free agency was a bit quieter, two recent Stanley Cup champs brought in experience from players that have league championships of their own.
Read moreBlue Jackets: Kivlenieks' death a 'devastating loss'
John DavidsonThe Blue Jackets confirmed Wednesday that the errant fireworks mortar blast that killed Matiss Kivlenieks occurred at the house of goaltending coach Manny Legace. The team is still considering his death a "tragic accident," pending a police investigation.
Read moreBlue Jackets: Kivlenieks' death a 'devastating loss'
Brad LarsenThe Columbus Blue Jackets confirmed that the errant fireworks mortar blast that killed goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks on July 4 occurred at the house of goaltending coach Manny Legace -- and followed the wedding of Legace's daughter earlier that day.In a news conference on Wednesday, team president Jo...
Read moreBlue Jackets: Kivlenieks' death a 'devastating loss'
Manny LegaceIn a news conference on Wednesday, team president John Davidson said the team is still considering Kivlenieks' death "a tragic accident, but the police report will take care of that." The investigation into the incident, which occurred in Novi, Michigan, is still ongoing.Initially, the Blue Jackets...
Read moreKivlenieks mourned by Blue Jackets after fatal accident
Brad LarsenMatiss Kivlenieks' death Sunday has had an impact on the entire Columbus Blue Jackets organization.
Read moreKivlenieks mourned by Blue Jackets
United States Hockey LeagueIn an emotional news conference at Nationwide Arena on Wednesday, Blue Jackets president of hockey operations John Davidson and general manager Jarmo Kekalainen remembered Kivlenieks as a goalie with a bright future, a positive attitude and an infectious personality that touched everyone he met.Davi...
Read moreDavidson: Death of Blue Jackets' Kivlenieks has 'far-reaching effects'
American Hockey LeagueThe Columbus Blue Jackets are trying to help arrange memorial services and grief counselling as the organization continues to mourn the death of goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks on Sunday.
Read moreWatch Live: Blue Jackets' Davidson, Kekalainen address the media
SportsnetColumbus Blue Jackets president of hockey operations John Davidson and general manager Jarmo Kekalainen address the media at approximately 3 p.m. ET / 12 p.m. PT after the death of goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks on Sunday.
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