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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.
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.
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 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 Tell Provorov He Won’t Be Traded at Deadline
Despite contract negotiations stalling, Columbus Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell has made it clear that Ivan Provorov is unlikely to be moved ahead of the March 7 NHL trade deadline.
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Blue Jackets Sunday Gathering: GM Don Waddell shopping for a top-six forward
Advertisement But then center Sean Monahan needed surgery ... somebody who can score,” Waddell said. “We were getting through it without (Monahan) for a while, but then Marchy happens ...
Blue Jackets sign Mathieu Olivier to 6-year, $18M extension
Waddell has credited Olivier with being a big part of the Blue Jackets exceeding expectations and contending for a playoff ...
Jackets GM not looking to sell at deadline: I have to give the team a chance
Blue Jackets general manager Don Waddell is rethinking his trade deadline strategy amid Columbus' unexpected success this ...