Blue Jackets bringing back franchise legend to run hockey operations
The Columbus Blue Jackets are promoting the best player in their history to a new role in time for the 2024-25 NHL season. Rick Nash, who was selected with the first overall pick in the 2002 NHL Draft by the Blue Jackets and set several team scoring records as captain during his playing days,
Columbus Blue Jackets Name Rick Nash The Director of Hockey Operations
The Columbus Blue Jackets today named Rick Nash to the position of Director Of Hockey Operations. The team also announced that Zach Abdou has been hired as Senior Manager of Hockey Operations and Basil McRae will serve as Director of Pro Scouting.
Blue Jackets promote franchise icon to director of hockey operations
The Blue Jackets have named Rick Nash their director of hockey operations, general manager Don Waddell announced Friday.
Rick Nash gets Columbus Blue Jackets front-office promotion
Rick Nash continues ascending the ladder within Blue Jackets' executive suite in new role as hockey operations director.
Nash's hockey journey continues with Blue Jackets
With a new title as director of hockey operations, the CBJ legend will keep working to bring a Cup to Columbus
Blue Jackets promote Rick Nash to director of hockey operations
Columbus Blue Jackets general manager Don Waddell announced the team has promoted former NHLer Rick Nash to become the director of hockey operations.
Blue Jackets’ Rick Nash Continues Rapid Rise in Front Office
The Columbus Blue Jackets wrapped up Day 2 of Training Camp. We discuss Rick Nash's new role, Owen Sillinger's opportunity and much more.
Franchise icon Rick Nash to lead Blue Jackets' hockey ops
The Columbus Blue Jackets named franchise icon Rick Nash as their president of hockey operations on Friday. The No. 1 overall pick at the 2002 NHL Draft by the Blue Jackets, he played with the club from 2002-12 and is the franchise leader in goals (289),
Blue Jackets Bring Franchise Legend Back in New Role
T he Columbus Blue Jackets cemented the legacy of Rick Nash in March of 2022, when they raised his number 61 to the rafters of Nationwide Arena. The franchise legend was the face
Columbus Blue Jackets Legend Added to Management
Columbus Blue Jackets President and General Manager Don Waddell has made a big announcement regarding management. There have been a number of additions. The biggest addition is Blue Jackets legend Rick Nash.
Hurricanes Forward Jesperi Kotkaniemi Facing A Pivotal 2024-2025 Season
Coming off a tough 2023-2024 season, Kotkaniemi will look to show Hurricanes new GM Eric Tulsky he can be a contributing ...
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Northern Michigan University alumnus Don Waddell leads Columbus Blue Jackets back to the ice after deaths of Gaudreau brothers
Hearing the familiar sounds of clacking sticks and pucks banging off the boards and glass while watching Columbus Blue ...
With grief lingering, Blue Jackets GM Waddell places focus on hockey in wake of Gaudreau's death
Hearing the familiar sounds of clacking sticks and pucks banging off the boards and glass while watching Columbus Blue ...
For Don Waddell, leading Blue Jackets through Johnny Gaudreau tragedy is an echo of the past
Dan Snyder's father reached out to Waddell after Johnny Gaudreau's death to deliver a message of support to the former ...
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For van Riemsdyk, the fit was right in Columbus
One of the key focuses of the offseason for Waddell was bringing in veteran players who can help youngsters learn the ropes, ...
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Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell doesn't mince words after signing "not the fastest guy in the world" James van Riemsdyk
The Columbus Blue Jackets have bolstered their roster after the signing of veteran winger James van Riemsdyk to a one-year ...
Blue Jackets ready to delve back into free agency — and not for PTO players
In a brief chat with reporters before the Blue Jackets played Boston on the second day of the NHL Prospects Challenge, ...
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Don Waddell, President of Hockey Operations and General Manager
Don Waddell was named the president of hockey operations, general manager and alternate governor for the Columbus Blue Jackets on May 29, 2024. He oversees all hockey operations activities for the ...