Detroit Red Wings
The Daily: ‘Canes Waddell Talks to Blue Jackets; Big Game in GR
Carolina Hurricanes president and general manager Don Waddell, 65, has received permission to talk to other teams, and interviewed with the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday for their vacant GM job.
Waddell’s contract is expiring. He is a native Detroiter and was once a Detroit Red Wings assistant GM. Waddell still owns a home in Michigan’s Irish Hills and a move to Columbus gets him within driving distance of Michigan.
TSN’s Pierre LeBrun broke the story, noting that the Hurricanes are operating as if they know Waddell is leaving. Waddell’s teams have qualified for the playoffs six consecutive seasons, reaching the Conference Finals twice.
The Blue Jackets have missed the playoffs for the past four seasons, and have only made it to the second round once in franchise history. The Blue Jackets joined the NHL in 2000-01
There’s word tonight that Don Waddell has permission from the Hurricanes to speak to other teams. His contract with Carolina is expiring.
The Hurricanes are believed to have already had conversations about a new GM because they expect his eventual departure.
Let’s see where this…— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) May 24, 2024
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