Columbus Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell hangs on to 'special team' at NHL trade deadline
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As the deadline passes, Waddell makes a couple additions to the Blue Jackets
As NHL trade deadline looms, Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell wants to ‘add around the edges’
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.
Columbus Blue Jackets working the 'edges' of NHL trade market with deadline looming
Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell hoping to supplement roster for stretch run without 'devastating' resilient team's culture.