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30-05-2025
- Business
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Former CBJ GM Jarmo Kekäläinen Gets A New NHL Job
Former Columbus Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekäläinen has a new job. Kekäläinen has been hired by the Buffalo Sabres as a senior advisor and will report to GM Kevyn Adams, another former Blue Jacket. Per a PR statement, Kekäläinen "will be involved in all areas of the hockey department." Adams said about Jarmo, 'From his extensive history in scouting, his long tenure as an NHL general manager and his vast experience at the international and European pro levels, Jarmo has a remarkable resume and a long history of success in this league. I spoke with a number of candidates about this role and it's clear to me that Jarmo is a perfect fit for our team. I couldn't be more excited to add another significant piece to our front office as we continue the process of adding to our staff.' Advertisement Congrats to Jarmo Kekäläinen for landing a job in Buffalo. Let us know what you think below. Stay updated with the most interesting Blue Jackets stories, analysis, breaking news, and more! Tap the star to add us to your favorites on Google News and never miss a story. 2025 Columbus Blue Jackets Potential Free Agent Targets: Gus Nyquist 2025 Columbus Blue Jackets Potential Free Agent Targets: Gus Nyquist This summer, Spencer Lazary and I will continue our series with more potential free agent targets that could be on the market on July 1st.
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27-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Gaudreau memorial shirt orders to remain unfulfilled
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A Columbus clothing manufacturer at the center of a memorial donation drive for the Gaudreau family is offering customers an update, and it may not be one they want to hear. Tom Summers, the owner of Columbus Apparel Company, suggested customers seeking a refund reach out to their credit card companies or financial institutions as he no longer has access to his company or its website. On Wednesday, Summers said he had been evicted from his shop and no longer has access to his equipment, preventing him from fulfilling outstanding orders. In September, after Blue Jacket Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew were killed by an alleged drunk driver in New Jersey, Summers started selling memorial clothing, with the proceeds going to the Gaudreau family. However, Summers said he was unprepared for the overwhelming number of orders, which eventually bankrupted the company, as announced in December. As recently as this month, Summers was committed to fulfilling the outstanding orders; however, he said on Wednesday that due to the eviction, he would no longer be able to. Watch a previous report on the shirt's delay in the video player above. Summers also said that Shopify – which he was using to track orders and refunds – canceled his access, no longer allowing him to offer those refunds. 'What began as a small fundraiser with the CBJ Artillery to support the Gaudreau Family grew to become much bigger than we ever could have anticipated,' Summers said in a statement less than two weeks ago. 'We had no idea when we made the commitment to contribute, the volume of orders that would come in and all of the challenges that would come with it.' Members of the Gaudreau family received 100% of the proceeds. A total of $124,346 was raised, Summers said. He added that any refunds would not affect the donation to the family. Summers said any customers who wish to reach out to the company can do so through its Facebook page or email. The Gaudreau brothers were biking along the side of the road near Salem, New Jersey, on Aug. 29, 2024, when they were hit and killed by Sean Higgins. Higgins is charged with the brothers' deaths; most recently, Higgins' attorneys moved for dismissal. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
