| Born: | Aug. 19, 1958 | Draft: | 111th Overall Kings 1978 |
| Hometown: | Detroit, MI | Position: | Defense |
| Known For: | Shoots: | Left | |
| National Team: | United States | Current Team: | Columbus Blue Jackets |
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Donald Douglas Waddell (born August 19, 1958) is an American professional ice hockey executive and former player. He is the president of hockey operations and general manager of the Columbus Blue Jackets.
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Staff History
- Toledo Goaldiggers – Player/Coach (1985 – 86)
- Flint Spirits – Player/Coach (1986 – 1988)
- Flint Spirits – General Manager/Head Coach (1988 – 1990)
- San Diego Gulls – VP. of Hockey Operations / General Manager (1990 – 1995)
- Orlando Solar Bears – VP. of Hockey Operations / General Manager (1995 – 1997)
- Detroit Red Wings – Assistant General Manager (1997 – 1998)
- Adirondack Red Wings – General Manager (1997 – 1998)
- Atlanta Thrashers – VP. of Hockey Operations / General Manager (1998 – 2002, 2006 – 2010)
- USA – Assistant General Manager (1999 – 2000, 2003 – 2005, 2009 – 2010)
- USA – General Manager (2000 – 2002, 2004 – 2006)
- Atlanta Thrashers – General Manager / Head Coach (2002 – 2003)
- Atlanta Thrashers – General Manager (2004 – 2006)
- Atlanta Thrashers – President (2010 – 2011)
- USA Head Coach (2011 – 2012)
- Pittsburgh Penguins – Scout (2011 – 2014)
- USA – Team Consultant (2013 – 2014)
- Carolina Hurricanes – President (2014 – 2024)
- Carolina Hurricanes – General Manager (2018 – 2024)
- Columbus Blue Jackets – President of Hockey Operations (2024 – present)
- Columbus Blue Jackets – General Manager (2024 – present)
Achievements
- NCAA (CCHA) First All-Star Team (1978, 1980)
- NCAA (CCHA) Player of the Year (1978)
- IHL Best Defenseman (1982)
- IHL First All-Star Team (1982, 1986)
- IHL Second All-Star Team (1988)