Davidson was hired as team president Friday hours after leaving his post with the Columbus Blue Jackets. The 66-year-old leaves the Blue Jackets in a much better position than they were in when he took over as president of hockey operations seven years ago. Davidson had been with the Blue Jackets the past seven seasons, helping turn an NHL also-ran into a regular playoff contender. "He helped us forge a winning culture based on preparation, hard work, accountability and honesty," Blue Jackets President Mike Priest said. After saying upon hiring him that Davidson was the perfect person to lead Columbus' hockey operations department, McConnell believes this stretch has proved him correct.

Source: CBC News May 17, 2019 18:36 UTC