It’s been rumored for a few days, but now it’s official.
The Blue Jackets have announced the hiring of Don Waddell, who left the Hurricanes a few days ago.
The former Carolina native will ultimately become the new GM of the Blue Jackets, while also serving as the club’s President of Hockey Operations:
DONE DEAL‼️
We have signed Don Waddell to a multi-year contract to serve as our club’s president of hockey operations, general manager and alternate governor.
Please join us in welcoming Don to the #CBJ Family!
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– Columbus Blue Jackets (@BlueJacketsNHL) May 28, 2024
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More details to come…