John Davidson resigns from Columbus Blue Jackets

Former Columbus Blue Jackets president of hockey operations John Davidson. Photo Credit: AP/Tim JohnsonJohn Davidson resigned his position as president of hockey operations for the Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday, opening the door for the former Rangers goaltender and television analyst to take the job as president of the Rangers, replacing Glen Sather, who announced last month he would be stepping down from that position.

“The New York Rangers recently sought permission from our organization to speak with John Davidson about serving as their team president,’’ Blue Jackets president Mike Priest said in a press release Friday afternoon. “The permission was granted, and today, John has…