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

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

The Columbus Blue Jackets are hoping to make significant upgrades this summer after taking a major step forward and nearly ...

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

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 ...

“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 ...

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 ...

Hurricanes GM Don Waddell and head coach Rod Brind'Amour spoke to the media to put a bow on the 2022-23 season. Waddell and Brind'Amour spoke about pending UFA's, the goalie situation and what ...

Three times since the 2024-25 season ended, The Dispatch has asked Waddell about utilizing buyouts this summer. His answers haven't wavered. “No, not at all,” Waddell said most recently during ...