Bill Davidge, a longtime NHL broadcaster and scout closely associated with Columbus, dies at age 72, the Columbus Blue Jackets announce. Davidge is described across reports as a longtime presence in Ohio hockey, including years spent as a TV and radio analyst for the team. The Athletic reports he is among Columbus’ early employees, positioning him as a longtime figure in the franchise’s development and in local hockey coverage. Other reporting notes he served as a staple in the Ohio hockey community and had a longstanding role as a broadcaster for the Blue Jackets. The team’s announcement indicates that Davidge dies on Tuesday and the news is released Wednesday. Details about the cause of death are not provided in the shared excerpts. Across sources, the central points are Davidge’s long tenure with the Blue Jackets organization and his visibility as a broadcaster and analyst for the team, alongside his work as a scout.