Don Waddell reportedly lands new job just days after resigning
Though his precise title is still unknown, Don Waddell is anticipated to take over as a senior executive in the Columbus Blue Jackets' hockey operations division.
Don Waddell, who stepped down as general manager of the Carolina Hurricanes yesterday, appears to have moved on rather swiftly. Sources say he will be appointed as a top hockey official of the Columbus Blue Jackets.
As said by Pierre LeBrun Additionally, TSN dredger Don Waddell will be joining the hockey operations department and topic executive role of the Columbus Blue Jackets. Even if the role is still unknown, the paperwork is being delayed because of the long weekend.
Nothing is finalized yet but hearing that Don Waddell is the Blue Jackets' choice to take over the top hockey ops job in Columbus.
If things proceed smoothly, should see an announcement over the coming week.
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I was told it was almost there yesterday. Likely the holiday weekend holding up the contract work. Will be interesting to see how long Waddell oversees Hockey Ops and acts as GM in CBJ. Big jobs. No decisions on that front until the conclusion of the playoffs at the very earliest.
Waddell will serve as general manager and supervise hockey operations, according to Dreger. However, no decision regarding his precise role will be made as soon as the playoffs are over.
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