Blue Jackets add to front office with veteran executive

Blue Jackets add to front office with veteran executive

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Columbus Blue Jackets have hired veteran NHL executive Laurence Gilman as vice president of hockey operations, the team announced on Tuesday. Gilman will assist team president and general manager Don Waddell in all aspects of the club’s hockey operations.

Blue Jackets Add Veteran Laurence Gilman To Front Office Staff; Will Serve As Vice President Of Hockey Operations

The Columbus Blue Jackets have named veteran NHL executive Laurence Gilman as their Vice President of Hockey Operations, club President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Don Waddell announced Tuesday. Gilman will assist Waddell in all aspects of the club’s hockey operations, per the team's official release. “I have known Laurence for many years, and I am very excited to welcome him to the Columbus Blue Jackets,” said Waddell. “He is ex…