Davidson leaving Blues.

[cusimano_brothers 1,655]

From St. Louis Post-Dispatch:

The Blues and John Davidson have decided to part ways.

A source has confirmed to the Post-Dispatch that Davidson, who spent seven years with the organization, has agreed to a buyout offer from the Blues for an undisclosed amount.

Davidson, who most recently held the title of president of hockey operations, had three years left on a contract that owed him approximately $6 million.

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[Gordie Howe hat trick 110]

I wonder who they are going to bring in then.

[cusimano_brothers 1,655]

Davidson did have an interview this summer in Columbus.

[WhiteLightning91 105]

Bring him in to back-up Howie? Gustavsson will need some pushing.

[GMRwings1983 8,794]

I wonder who they are going to bring in then.

[rick zombo 3,739]

This + Hitch would officially make St. Louis the most "hard-ass" team to play for in the league.

[cusimano_brothers 1,655]

From Columbus Dispatch:

John Davidson, who has been involved with the NHL as a goaltender, broadcaster and executive since the 1970s and who spent the past seven seasons restoring the St. Louis Blues to prominence, is close to an agreement to join the Blue Jackets as president of hockey operations, The Dispatch has learned.

Sources said an announcement could come as soon as today. Neither Davidson nor Blue Jackets president Mike Priest was available for comment.

Wow, never saw this coming; ha-ha.

[evilzyme 769]

Aportzline: Dispatch: Told #CBJ hiring of John Davidson is now official. Press conference to be held at 2 p.m. today in Nationwide Arena.