John Davidson has left his post as president of hockey operations with the Columbus Blue Jackets after the New York Rangers sought permission to speak with him about serving as their team president, the Blue Jackets announced Friday.

Davidson is joining the Rangers, who are expected to make the move official on Wednesday, The Athletic's Aaron Portzline reports.

More to come.

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