Zach Werenski - NHL News & Rumors

Delivers two helpers in season-opening win Werenski picked up two assists, one on the power play, while adding three shots on net, one blocked shot and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 6-3 win over the Sabres.

Impact The reigning Norris Trophy winner began the new season in style, having a hand in first-period tallies by Matthew Knies and Adam Fantilli as the Blue Jackets grabbed an early 3-1 lead they wouldn't relinquish. Werenski is coming off back-to-back 20-goal, 80-point campaigns that also featured more than 20 power-play points, and as long as he stays healthy there's no reason to expect any regression from the veteran backbone of a roster looking to take a step forward in 2026-27.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Knies has 2 goals and an assist in Columbus debut as Blue Jackets beat Sabres 6-3

Matthew Knies had two goals and an assist in his Columbus debut and the Blue Jackets beat the Buffalo Sabres 6-3 on Thursday night for their first season-opening victory in five ye...

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Blue Jackets trade Marchenko to Maple Leafs as part of major 7-player deal

The Columbus Blue Jackets have traded Kirill Marchenko to the Toronto Maple Leafs in a major seven-player deal

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Blue Jackets re-sign center Adam Fantilli to a 6-year, $82.5 million contract

The Columbus Blue Jackets have re-signed center Adam Fantilli to a six-year, $82.5-million contract

SEPTEMBER 24 • Associated Press

Bowness' culture change, refocused Werenski key to Blue Jackets ending postseason drought

The Columbus Blue Jackets are looking to make the playoffs for the first time since 2020 after narrowly falling short the past two seasons

SEPTEMBER 22 • Associated Press

Top 50 Players Right Now: #11 - Zach Werenski | NHL.com Zach Werenski is #11 on the Top 50 Players Right Now list

SEPTEMBER 21 • NHL.COM

US Olympic gold medal-winners asking for trades shakes up the NHL landscape

Brady Tkachuk asked for a trade out of Ottawa and wound up in Florida

SEPTEMBER 17 • Associated Press

NEW 32 Team and Fan Rumor Report. Cale Makar signed an eight-year, $163.2 million deal at a $20.4M AAV, becoming the NHL's first $20 million player. Here's what it does to Qu...

AUGUST 29 • HOCKEYBUZZ.COM

Ek's 32 Team Notes and Fanbase Concerns Returns Cale Makar and Colorado have agreed to terms with an announcement imminent, and the September 15 term cliff explains the timing. Plus the ri...

AUGUST 27 • HOCKEYBUZZ.COM

Zach Werenski forced to confront trade saga head-on in Columbus After a turbulent summer that put the Blue Jackets star at the center of trade speculation, the spotlight is back on his future.

AUGUST 14 • HOCKEYFEED.COM

Zach Werenski sends clear message on Blue Jackets future amid swirling trade rumors Zach Werenski's future in Columbus became one of the bigger questions around the Blue Jackets this summer. After weeks of trade speculation he has now made his preference clear.

AUGUST 14 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

NHL Tonight: The crew discusses Zach Werenski | NHL.com NHL Tonight: The crew discusses Zach Werenski expressing his desire to stay with the Blue Jackets amid trade rumors

AUGUST 13 • NHL.COM

Norris Trophy winner Werenski ties his future with Blue Jackets to playoff push after trade veto

Zach Werenski would like to remain with the Columbus Blue Jackets long term, even though there are two seasons left on his current contract

AUGUST 13 • Associated Press

Blue Jackets' Zach Werenski wants to stay in Columbus 'long term' Blue Jackets star Zach Werenski addressed trade rumors from the summer and his desire to lead the team to the playoffs.

AUGUST 13 • USATODAY.COM

Reiterates commitment to Columbus Werenski said Thursday that he remains committed to the Blue Jackets, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports.

Impact Werenski's offseason has been marred by some uncertainty regarding his future, as reports surfaced in July that he had indicated that he was unlikely to sign an extension when his current contract expires after the 2027-28 campaign. The 29-year-old was then involved in trade talks and ultimately rejected a trade to Dallas in early July. Werenski said Thursday that there was some miscommunication between him and general manager Don Waddell, but the two sides have since spoken and now seem to be on the same page. Werenski has maintained that his top priority is winning, so his long-term future with the team could depend on how the Blue Jackets fare during the 2026-27 and 2027-28 seasons, but he should continue to play a prominent role for Columbus this year.

AUGUST 13 • ROTOWIRE

Zach Werenski's wife reveals Meredith Gaudreau's touching gestures after birth of their first child - "Had home cooked meals waiting for us" Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski and his wife Odette welcomed their son, Hudson Charles, on May 6.

AUGUST 7 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell opens up on Zach Werenski's decision to stay Columbus Blue Jackets general manager Don Waddell has addressed the NHL offseason speculation surrounding Zach Werenski, making it clear the...

JULY 14 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Blue Jackets' vision for Zach Werenski comes to light as NHL insider reveals major plan Zach Werenski looked set to become the Columbus Blue Jackets' next captain, but that decision may no longer be as simple.

JULY 13 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Maple Leafs told Zach Werenski deal not possible without key Toronto player The Toronto Maple Leafs reportedly tried to acquire Zach Werenski, but the Columbus Blue Jackets weren't willing to discuss a deal without Matthew Knies.

JULY 5 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Stars send Mavrik Bourque packing just weeks after he publicly declared his love for Dallas | Sporting News Dallas Stars trade Mavrik Bourque to Nashville in a messy, desperate salary cap panic after a separate blockbuster deal for Zach Werenski co...

JULY 3 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

NHL Tonight: Zach Werenski News | NHL.com The guys on NHL Tonight react to both sides in Columbus coming to an agreement for Zach Werenski to remain a member of the Blue Jackets

JULY 2 • NHL.COM

Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell reiterates there is no animosity with star defenseman Zach Werenski

Zach Werenski decided in less than an hour to reject a trade from the Columbus Blue Jackets to the Dallas Stars

JULY 2 • Associated Press

"Makes no sense for CBJ" - NHL fans react to Zach Werenski-Blue Jackets trade saga takes another surprising twist Zach Werenski says he wants to stay in Columbus, but his statement didn't convince every Blue Jackets fan.

JULY 2 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Blue Jackets GM says Zach Werenski made his intentions 'very clear' amid trade rumors Zach Werenski will remain with the Columbus Blue Jackets after general manager Don Waddell confirmed the star defenseman chose to stay despi...

JULY 2 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Blue Jackets and Zach Werenski Issue a Joint Statement After days of swirling trade rumors and a vetoed deal, the Norris Trophy winner finally breaks his silence.

JULY 2 • HOCKEYFEED.COM

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