from Brian Hedger of the Columbus Dispatch,

Blue Jackets fans hoping to see John Davidson return as president of hockey operations will soon get their wish.

Multiple sources indicated to the Dispatch on Wednesday that Davidson, the Jackets’ former president of hockey operations for seven years, will be re-hired to his former position in the near future – perhaps as soon as Thursday.

Davidson did not immediately respond to a call and text message seeking confirmation of the hire and multiple team officials either declined to comment or did not reply.

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