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GM Jarmo Kekalainen Fired by Columbus Blue Jackets After 11 Seasons: John Davidson Steps In

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Columbus Blue Jackets have let go of general manager Jarmo Kekalainen while holding the worst record in the Eastern Conference. John Davidson will temporarily take over management.

Ohh, things are stirring up in the hockey world as the Columbus Blue Jackets shock their fans by relieving Jarmo Kekalainen of his duties as general manager. With the team's poor performance, Kekalainen's departure comes amidst a crucial period. John Davidson and the hockey operations team will now step in to fill the gap as the search for a permanent replacement begins. The decision marks the end of Kekalainen's 11-season tenure with the struggling team.

Sports enthusiasts have been buzzing with the news of Kekalainen's sudden exit, given his lengthy service to the Blue Jackets. The announcement, made by John Davidson, comes just ahead of a significant trade deadline. Kekalainen, named the third general manager in the team's history in 2013, leaves a substantial legacy despite the team's current standings. The search for his successor will undoubtedly be closely followed by fans and analysts alike.

In the Finnish Ice Hockey circles, Kekalainen's departure has sparked discussions on the future direction that the Blue Jackets will take. With his intimate knowledge of the team's operations, finding a suitable replacement poses a challenging task. The decision to part ways with Kekalainen draws attention to the team's struggles in recent seasons, prompting reflections on potential improvements under new management. The coming days will likely see increased speculation and scrutiny on the team's next moves.

As the hockey world processes the news of Jarmo Kekalainen's exit from the Columbus Blue Jackets, the focus shifts to the impact on the team's dynamics and strategies moving forward. Fans and analysts eagerly await updates on the search for a new general manager and the potential changes that may follow. Amidst uncertainties, the team's future remains a topic of fervent discussion in the sports community.

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Jarmo Kekalainen relieved of his duties as general manager (NHL.com)

John Davidson, along with the team's hockey operations management team, will assume general manager's duties while the club goes through the process of ...

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Blue Jackets, worst in East, fire GM Jarmo Kekalainen - ESPN (ESPN)

The Blue Jackets, who have the worst record in the Eastern Conference, fired general manager Jarmo Kekalainen on Thursday.

Blue Jackets fire GM Jarmo Kekalainen midway through his 11th full ... (NBC Sports)

John Davidson and the hockey operations team will assume GM duties on an interim basis until a full-time replacement is hired.

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Jarmo Kekalainen Out As Blue Jackets General Manager After 11 ... (1st Ohio Battery)

The Columbus Blue Jackets have parted ways with general manager Jarmo Kekalainen after 11 seasons with the team.

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Columbus Blue Jackets fire GM Jarmo Kekalainen amid another ... (10TV)

Kekalainen, 57, was named the third general manager in Blue Jackets history on Feb. 13, 2013.

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Blue Jackets' search to replace Kekalainen to focus on candidates ... (The Columbus Dispatch)

The Blue Jackets went 410-362-97 in Jarmo Kekalainen's in 10-plus seasons. Thursday, Kekalainen's tenure in Columbus came to an end.

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Columbus Blue Jackets fire general manager Jarmo Kekalainen (Buckeye Extra)

“This is one of the hardest days I have had in my career as Jarmo is a friend, someone I have a great deal of respect for and someone who has done a lot of good ...

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Blue Jackets fire GM Jarmo Kekalainen midway through his 11th full ... (The Associated Press)

The Columbus Blue Jackets have fired general manager Jarmo Kekalainen. President of hockey operations John Davidson made the decision midway through ...

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Blue Jackets fire GM Jarmo Kekalainen, John Davidson will assume ... (CBSSports.com)

Kekalainen has served as the Blue Jackets general manager since he was hired on Feb. 13, 2013. The 57-year-old is one of just three general managers in the ...

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Columbus Blue Jackets Fire GM Jarmo Kekalainen As Trade ... (Forbes)

With the Columbus Blue Jackets still sitting near the bottom of the NHL standings, team president John Davidson fired GM Jarmo Kekalainen on Thursday.

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Blue Jackets fire general manager Jarmo Kekalainen (Sportsnet.ca)

President of hockey operations John Davidson made the call midway through Kekalainen's 11th full season on the job and with just over three weeks to go before ...

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Blue Jackets fire general manager Jarmo Kekalainen (Yahoo Sports)

The Blue Jackets own the worst record (16-26-10) in the Eastern Conference.

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Blue Jackets fire GM Jarmo Kekalainen midway through his 11th full ... (The Republic)

The Columbus Blue Jackets fired general manager Jarmo Kekalainen on Thursday, ending his time on the job ahead of another crucial trade deadline for the ...

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Blue Jackets fire GM Jarmo Kekalainen midway through his 11th full ... (CT Insider)

The Columbus Blue Jackets have fired general manager Jarmo Kekalainen. President of hockey...

Blue Jackets fire GM Jarmo Kekalainen (Sports Business Journal)

However, at the time of his firing, the Blue Jackets were in last place in the Eastern Conference. President of Hockey Operations John Davidson and the ...

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Blue Jackets fire GM Jarmo Kekalainen midway through his 11th full ... (Chronicle Telegram)

The Columbus Blue Jackets fired general manager Jarmo Kekalainen on Thursday, ending his time on the job ahead of another crucial trade deadline for the ...

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Blue Jackets fire GM Jarmo Kekalainen midway through his 11th full ... (Chronicle Telegram)

The Columbus Blue Jackets fired general manager Jarmo Kekalainen on Thursday, ending his time on the job ahead of another crucial trade deadline for the ...

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Blue Jackets decide to fire GM Jarmo Kekäläinen — but why now ... (The Athletic)

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The NHL trade deadline is three weeks away. The Columbus Blue Jackets just returned to play after a 10-day break for the NHL All-Star Game ...

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Jarmo Kekalainen Releases Statement After Being Fired By Blue ... (1st Ohio Battery)

Former Columbus Blue Jackets general manager Jarmo Kekalainen released a statement after he was fired by the club on Thursday.

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Jarmo Kekalainen's Columbus Blue Jacket Legacy Stretches ... (Union and Blue)

The Blue Jackets, in their history, have made six NHL playoff appearances. Five of those happened under Kekalainen - including every single playoff game win. He ...

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