| Born: | February 27, 1953 | Draft: | 1973 Blues #5 Overall |
| Hometown: | Ottawa, ON | Position: | Goaltender |
| Known For: | Catches: | Left | |
| National Team: | Canada | Current Team: | Columbus Blue Jackets (President & Interim GM) |
John Arthur Davidson (born February 27, 1953) is a Canadian-American professional ice hockey executive and former player, who serves as president of hockey operations, alternate governor, and interim general manager for the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League (NHL). As a goaltender, he played in the NHL for the St. Louis Blues and New York Rangers, notably helping the Rangers reach the 1979 Stanley Cup Final.
Davidson is also well known as a long-time hockey broadcaster, and was honored by the Hockey Hall of Fame with the 2009 Foster Hewitt Memorial Award for his contributions to broadcasting.
John Davidson Statistics
Staff History
- St. Louis Blues (President of Hockey Ops) 2006-2012
- Columbus Blue Jackets (President of Hockey Ops) 2012-2019
- New York Rangers (President) 2019-2021
- Columbus Blue Jackets (President of Hockey Ops) 2021-present
- Columbus Blue Jackets (Interim General Manager) 2024-present
Deeper Dive
- Blue Jackets: 5 Takeaways From John Davidson’s Availability
- 5 Reasons Why Blue Jackets GM Role is Coveted
- Blue Jackets’ John Davidson Reflects on Frustrating Season
- 13 Blue Jackets Thoughts on Davidson & Kekalainen Interviews
Achievements
As a Player
- AJHL (South) Second All-Star Team (1971)
- AJHL Best Goaltender (1971)
- WCHL First All-Star Team (1972, 1973)
- WHL Goaltender of the Year (1972)
- WCHL Player of the Year (Four Broncos Trophy) (1972)
As an Executive
- NHL Contribution to U.S. Hockey (Lester Patrick Trophy) (2004)