Kekalainen fired as Blue Jackets general manager, Davidson to assume duties

Jarmo Kekalainen was fired as common supervisor of the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday.

President of hockey operations John Davidson will take over whereas the staff seems to be to rent a substitute.

The Blue Jackets (16-26-10) are 3-7-2 since Jan. 6 and final within the Metropolitan Division. They go to the San Jose Sharks on Saturday (10:30 p.m. ET; BSOH, NBCSCA) 18 factors behind the Detroit Purple Wings for the second wild card into the Stanley Cup Playoffs from the Jap Convention.

Columbus has not made the postseason since 4 consecutive appearances from 2016-20.

“This is without doubt one of the hardest days I’ve had in my profession as Jarmo is a buddy, somebody I’ve quite a lot of respect for and somebody who has completed a number of good issues throughout his time right here,” Davidson stated in a press release. “Whereas the way forward for our membership is shiny, our efficiency has not been ok and it’s time for a recent perspective as we transfer ahead.”

Extra to return.