HockeyBuzz Wire: John Davidson returns to Columbus

Excellent move for both.

not really. i think he does well on TV but I also get the feeling he's ... difficult.

I hope I'm wrong though.

really hyped, this is what was missing since Zito and JD left , someone who understands the business side of things , this will allow Kekalainen to be more of a talent evaluator and pure GM , rather than a PR guy (no offense but his Belicheck type of press conferences don't inspire confidence).

Watch for Quinn or Knoblauch to be named head coach now. Wouldn't hate either to be honest.

Watch for Quinn or Knoblauch to be named head coach now. Wouldn't hate either to be honest.
- Eric440

I actually think Boudreau would be excellent choice for Jackets. Your scoring woes would disappear in a heartbeat and offensive production would really get going. You guys have the D side down pat.

Good move for Columbus.

When Alain Vigneault replaced Tortorella years ago for the NY Rangers, he instilled an offensive scheme that significantly impacted the defense first style that Tortorella demands of his team's. The Rangers reached the Stanley Cup Finals in Vigneault's first year. If the Blue Jackets hire an offensive minded Coach, the samething might happen.

When Alain Vigneault replaced Tortorella years ago for the NY Rangers, he instilled an offensive scheme that significantly impacted the defense first style that Tortorella demands of his team's. The Rangers reached the Stanley Cup Finals in Vigneault's first year. If the Blue Jackets hire an offensive minded Coach, the samething might happen.
- VinnyP

"really hyped, this is what was missing since Zito and JD left , someone who understands the business side of things , this will allow Kekalainen to be more of a talent evaluator and pure GM , rather than a PR guy (no offense but his Belicheck type of press conferences don't inspire confidence). "

Hi Alex! You and I called it on a CBJ thread earlier, glad we were listened to. In retrospect JD should never have left Columbus after the way he got treated by the Rangers. This is great news, the first reason the CBJ fanbase can celebrate in a long time!

Glad for J.D.// as a Blues fan he really help the team get back on track during his time in St Louis.

When Alain Vigneault replaced Tortorella years ago for the NY Rangers, he instilled an offensive scheme that significantly impacted the defense first style that Tortorella demands of his team's. The Rangers reached the Stanley Cup Finals in Vigneault's first year. If the Blue Jackets hire an offensive minded Coach, the samething might happen.
- VinnyP

So y’all want Vigneault? Let’s talk..... .

"really hyped, this is what was missing since Zito and JD left , someone who understands the business side of things , this will allow Kekalainen to be more of a talent evaluator and pure GM , rather than a PR guy (no offense but his Belicheck type of press conferences don't inspire confidence). "

Hi Alex! You and I called it on a CBJ thread earlier, glad we were listened to. In retrospect JD should never have left Columbus after the way he got treated by the Rangers. This is great news, the first reason the CBJ fanbase can celebrate in a long time!


- jkumpire

According to Mike Priest it came along quickly , fans allowed in the arena, JD back in Columbus, 2021 is starting to look like normal

Quinn is not an NHL coach