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.
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.
Columbus Blue Jackets working the 'edges' of NHL trade market with deadline looming
Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell hoping to supplement roster for stretch run without 'devastating' resilient team's culture.
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’ 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.
Waddell: Blue Jackets won't trade Provorov
Columbus Blue Jackets general manager Don Waddell confirmed he won't be trading defenseman Ivan Provorov prior to Friday's deadline."It's different this year, for me, than probably other years as a GM,
With Olivier signed, Blue Jackets turn attention to trade deadline
President of hockey operations/general manager Don Waddell took care of one big piece of business Wednesday, but Friday's deadline continues to loom
Blue Jackets rumors: Insider makes Ivan Provorov trade prediction with 1st-round pick revelation
Although the Columbus Blue Jackets currently occupy the top wildcard berth in the Eastern Conference — and have been surging as of late — general manager Don Waddell has a couple of tough decisions to make ahead of Friday’s NHL trade deadline.
Blue Jackets Hope to Buy at Trade Deadline
The Columbus Blue Jackets have been arguably the biggest surprise of the 2024-25 NHL season, holding onto a playoff spot as the trade deadline approaches. Entering the year, it was a safe bet the Blue Jackets would be sellers at the deadline.
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Blue Jackets claim forward Christian Fischer off waivers from Detroit
The Columbus Blue Jackets have claimed forward Christian Fischer off waivers from the Detroit Red Wings and loaned forward ...
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Blue Jackets’ Olivier’s Extension Shows Belief in Where Team is Going
Mathieu Olivier signed a six-year extension on Wednesday. See how this extension shows belief in where the Blue Jackets are ...
Panthers stay active at NHL trade deadline by getting goalie Vitek Vanecek from the Sharks
The Florida Panthers continue to be active in the leadup to the NHL trade deadline. The defending Stanley Cup champion ...
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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. We hope to conclude the agreement in about 24 hours. – Don Waddell It wasn’t Waddell who spoke ...
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Blue Jackets GM unwilling to "rip out" key $40,500,00 D-man after emotional NHL season
Columbus Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell isn't going to trade defenceman Ivan Provorov before March 7. Provorov was initially seen as a rental player, but Waddell wants to keep him in Columbus.
Blue Jackets sign Mathieu Olivier to a 6-year, $18 million contract extension
The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed forward Mathieu Olivier to a long-term contract extension. General manager Don Waddell ...