John Davidson returned to the Columbus Blue Jackets as president of hockey operations on Thursday following his unexpected firing by the New York Rangers earlier this month.
Davidson is back in the job he held from 2012-19 on a five-year contract. The Blue Jackets also signed general manager Jarmo Kekalainen to a contract extension through 2025. “John Davidson and Jarmo Kekalainen worked tirelessly and effectively together to transform our hockey club from a team with one Stanley Cup playoff appearance in 12 seasons to one that reached the postseason five times in seven years,” team president Mike Priest said. “This is an important time for our organization and having stability and proven leadership at the top of our hockey operations