From scouting meetings to contract discussions to free agency and trade conversations, not to mention a trip to Buffalo, N.Y.

Contract buyouts are not of interest to Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell this offseason, including Elvis Merzlikins and Damon Severson.

Daniil Tarasov, who struggled as Elvis Merzlikins’ primary backup in 2024-25, is the Blue Jackets’ only unsigned NHL goalie.

Columbus Blue Jackets 2025 Draft Target: Carter Bear The 2025 NHL Draft is just 11 days away, and teams around the league are ...

Don Waddell is looking for a new voice to lead the Blue Jackets back to NHL relevance from ice level. He’s searching for those wielding experience as an NHL head coach, but the Jackets’ new ...

Now, Blue Jackets president of hockey operations/GM Don Waddell and his staff take center stage. After watching his team take a heated playoff race down to the wire, Waddell and his front office ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Don Waddell surprised many in the Carolina Hurricanes organization last May when he announced, only a day after the Hurricanes were bounced from the second round of the playoffs ...

“I don’t think anybody’s focused right now other than on the grieving part, which is understandable.” Much of the burden has fallen to Waddell, who has been in discussions with the NHL and ...

Now, Blue Jackets president of hockey operations/GM Don Waddell and his staff take center stage. After watching his team take a heated playoff race down to the wire, Waddell and his front office find ...