John Davidson is returning to the Columbus Blue Jackets as president of hockey operations. He was unexpectedly fired by the New York Rangers earlier this month after less than two years on the job. 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. They are looking for a new coach after missing the playoffs and parting ways with John Tortorella. Davidson’s return gives the organization a respected hockey executive to help lead that search.
