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Blue Jackets fire GM Jarmo Kekalainen midway through his 11th full season

Feb. 15, 2024 12:20 PM EST

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 struggling club. President of hockey operations John Davidson made the call midway through Kekalainen’s 11th full season on the...

Former Senators coach D.J. Smith joining Los Angeles Kings as an assistant

Feb. 06, 2024 17:51 PM EST

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Former Ottawa Senators coach D.J. Smith was hired as an assistant coach by the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday. General manger Rob Blake said Monday the Kings were looking to hire an assistant coach from outside the organization after Jim Hiller was named...