
Don Granato Joins Columbus Blue Jackets as Assistant Coach
Former Buffalo Sabres head coach Don Granato has been appointed assistant coach for the Columbus Blue Jackets, adding his extensive playing and coaching background to the team's roster.
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Former Buffalo Sabres head coach Don Granato has been appointed assistant coach for the Columbus Blue Jackets, adding his extensive playing and coaching background to the team's roster.

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Cody Ward, a native of Kitchener, Ontario, steps into the role of video coach for the Columbus Blue Jackets after stints with the San Jose Sharks, Chicago Wolves, Canisius College and Germany’s Adler Mannheim.

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Michael Hutchinson confirmed his retirement on Tuesday, closing a 13‑year professional journey that included a standout playoff performance against the Dallas Stars and a trade that brought him to the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for forward Calle Rosen.

The Stars have navigated a volatile off‑season, losing top prospects but uncovering hidden gems among wing players and depth centers.

The 2025‑26 season marks a milestone as 21 NHL clubs appoint former AHL head coaches to head‑coaching or senior assistant roles, underscoring the league’s deep talent pipeline.

The Buffalo Sabres announced the hiring of John Davidson, a Hall of Fame goaltender turned front‑office architect, to bolster their player evaluation and leadership staff.

John Davidson, a seasoned NHL executive with stints at the Columbus Blue Jackets, St. Louis Blues and New York Rangers, has been appointed senior advisor to the Buffalo Sabres, where he will collaborate with GM Jarmo Kekalainen on a franchise that finished last season with a 50‑23‑9 record.
The Sabres announce the hiring of John Davidson as senior advisor, highlighting his extensive playing career, executive achievements, and recent collaboration with general manager Jarmo Kekalainen. The move coincides with a trade that brings forward Zac Funk to Buffalo in exchange for Tyler Kopff.

The Sabres announced the hiring of John Davidson as senior advisor, bringing two decades of NHL management experience and a proven track record with the Columbus Blue Jackets.
John Davidson, a longtime NHL executive and broadcaster, has left the Columbus Blue Jackets to take a senior advisory role with the Buffalo Sabres, rekindling a professional partnership that dates back to 2013.

The newest buzz includes charitable endorsements, contract negotiations, playoff predictions and a surprise animation, offering a glimpse into the dynamics that will define the upcoming campaign.

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John Davidson's extensive history with the New York Rangers and Columbus Blue Jackets brings a wealth of playing, executive and broadcasting experience to the Buffalo Sabres, where he will serve as senior adviser.
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