Don Waddell previews busy first summer as Columbus Blue Jackets GM
"We're all in this thing together."
Don Waddell is excited for a good and busy first summer at the helm of the Columbus Blue Jackets organization.
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Columbus Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell loves the pieces already in place
The Columbus Blue Jackets have all the pieces. Now Don Waddell is ready to put the puzzle together.
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Getting to know new Columbus Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell
Don Waddell is ready to roll up his sleeves and get to work -- and he can't wait to hear that cannon fire inside Nationwide Arena.
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Zach Werenski second goal 4-16-2024
ICYMI!
Here's Jeff Rimer's final goal call as the Columbus Blue Jackets' play-by-play announcer.
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Pascal Vincent: "We owe it to our fans. We owe it to the jersey that we wear."
"We owe it to our fans. We owe it to the jersey that we wear."
Coach Pascal Vincent expected a hard-fought effort from his team, and that is what the Columbus Blue Jackets gave him in a 6-3 victory over the Hurricanes in the 2023-2024 season finale.
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Jeff Rimer visits the postgame show following his final broadcast
"The salute from the fans, it was tough to talk after that. I did not expect it."
Jeff Rimer reminisces with Brian Giesenschlag and Jean-Luc Grand-Pierre about his final broadcast with the Columbus Blue Jackets.
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Luca Del Bel Belluz: "It's definitely going to be one to remember."
"It's definitely going to be one to remember."
Luca Del Bel Belluz tells reporters about his thoughts and emotions for playing in his first NHL game and scoring a goal for the Columbus Blue Jackets after getting a late call up from the Cleveland Monsters.
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Gavin Brindley: "I just thought it was best for me."
"I just thought it was best for me....I just think I was ready for the next step."
Gavin Brindley tells Brian Giesenschlag and Jean-Luc Grand-Pierre about what went into his decision to sign with the Columbus Blue Jackets and how his NHL debut went in a 6-3 win over Carolina.
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Zach Werenski: "That one was for Rimer tonight. It was awesome."
"That one was for Rimer tonight. It was awesome."
Jeff Rimer asked for Zach Werenski to at least tie Seth Jones for the most points in a season by a Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman, and that he did just that with two goals and two assists in a 6-3 win over Carolina.
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Jeff Rimer: "It's been a terrific ride."
"It's been a terrific ride."
Jeff Rimer tells Jody Shelley that he is appreciative of the 20 years he spent with the Columbus Blue Jackets and feels there are "a lot better days ahead" for the franchise after closing out his career with a 6-3 win over Carolina.
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Final seconds/fan and Jeff Rimer salute 4-16-2024
This one's for you!
Following their 6-3 victory over the Hurricanes, the Columbus Blue Jackets saluted not only their fans in the stands, but also, Jeff Rimer following his final broadcast with the team.
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Thank you, Rims! 4-16-2024
"I love you all."
Jeff Rimer is moved by the support and appreciation shown to him by the Columbus Blue Jackets' Fifth Line during the final broadcast of his NHL career.
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Alex Nylander goal 4-16-2024
Playing the carom perfectly.
Alex Nylander is in the perfect spot to slip the puck into the net after it caroms off the boards behind the goal and gives the Columbus Blue Jackets a 5-3 lead over the Hurricanes early in the third period.
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Jeff Rimer's full lineup announcement 4-16-2024
"Kick butt, and I want to go home a winner in my final game in that broadcast booth."
Jeff Rimer was passionate in his delivery of tonight's starting lineup for the Columbus Blue Jackets ahead of the final NHL broadcast.
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Gavin Brindley: "It's been unbelievable."
"It's been unbelievable. Anytime you get to do your dream, and do it in Columbus, it's awesome."
Gavin Brindley tells Dave Maetzold what it's been like making his NHL debut with the Columbus Blue Jackets.
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Johnny Gaudreau goal 4-16-2024
Quickness, precision and a goal.
Johnny Gaudreau corrals a rebound, skates around the net and buries the go-ahead goal to give the Columbus Blue Jackets a 4-3 lead over the Hurricanes with 7:40 left in the second period.
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Scott Mellanby on Gavin Brindley: "It's a good day for Columbus Blue Jackets fans."
"It's a good day for Columbus Blue Jackets fans."
Former Florida Panthers captain Scott Mellanby loves Gavin Brindley's competitiveness and believes the Columbus Blue Jackets added a great player to the organization with his signing.
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Scott Mellanby: "I didn't want to miss tonight, your last broadcast."
"I didn't want to miss tonight, your last broadcast."
Former Florida Panthers captain Scott Mellanby joined the Columbus Blue Jackets broadcast booth to celebrate Jeff Rimer's final NHL broadcast.
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Luca Del Bel Belluz: "I went home, got a suit and drove right here."
"I went home, got a suit...and drove right here."
Luca Del Bel Belluz tells Dave Maetzold about a whirlwind day from getting his first NHL call up, and then, scoring his first career goal with the Columbus Blue Jackets.
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