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Columbus Blue Jackets part ways with General Manager Jarmo Kekalainen

The Columbus Blue Jackets have parted ways with General Manager Jarmo Kekalainen.

Jarmo Kekalainen has been relieved of his duties as general manager.

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 hiring a replacement.

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Days after celebrating his 11 year anniversary in the role, Kekalainen has been let go as the third general manager of the club. President of Hockey Operations John Davidson will serve as general manager duties as the team searches for a replacement.