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Columbus Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell hangs on to 'special team' at NHL trade deadline
There were many things that Columbus Blue Jackets president/GM Don Waddell could've done before Friday's NHL trade deadline. He did the right thing.
As the deadline passes, Waddell makes a couple additions to the Blue Jackets
The president of hockey operations/general manager's main goal was to keep his team together and give it a chance to make the Stanley Cup Playoffs
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.
Columbus Blue Jackets at NHL trade deadline: 5 things to know
Maintaining team morale for a playoff push kept Provorov on the Blue Jackets, who added forward depth before NHL trade deadline: 5 things to know.
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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' GM Shows Belief In Group By Keeping Them Together After Trade Deadline
The Columbus Blue Jackets had a relatively quiet trade deadline day, which was expected. GM Don Waddell had been open about his deadline plans, stating he would only look to add a depth forward or two.
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.
Columbus Blue Jackets trade for Luke Kunin in deal with San Jose Sharks
Luke Kunin, 27, is the second veteran depth forward the Blue Jackets have added in two days, after claiming Christian Fischer off waivers.
Blue Jackets acquire center Luke Kunin from San Jose
The 27-year-old forward with 422 NHL games played was acquired in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft
Don Waddell's trade deadline comments will fire up Blue Jackets fans
The Columbus Blue Jackets are looking to keep its core group of roster players together, with the NHL trade deadline approaching.
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 ...
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 ...
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Don Waddell said he is close to coming to terms with Mathieu Olivier
Were you hoping to see Mathieu Olivier play for the Montreal Canadiens next season? Unfortunately… You will be disappointed.