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Blue Jackets activate D Zach Werenski (quad) from IR The Columbus Blue Jackets activated defenseman Zach Werenski from injured reserve on Friday.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Blue Jackets activate D Zach Werenski (quad) from IR The Columbus Blue Jackets activated defenseman Zach Werenski from injured reserve on Friday.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Taken off IR Werenski (quadriceps) has been activated off injured reserve, putting him on track to return to action Friday versus the Flames.

Impact Werenski was previously regarded as a game-time decision for Friday's contest versus Calgary, but this move suggests he'll be in the lineup. The 26-year-old defenseman missed Columbus' previous two games due to the injury. Now that he's healthy, Werenski is likely to serve in a top-four capacity and feature on the first power-play unit.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could play Friday Werenski (quadriceps) is expected to be a game-time decision versus Calgary on Friday, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.

Impact Werenski is currently on injured reserve, so a corresponding move will need to be made if Werenski is good to go. Werenski was injured Opening Night versus the Flyers -- he was unable to hit the scoresheet in 13:43 of action in that contest.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hopes to return Friday Werenski (quadriceps) hopes to return for Friday's game versus Calgary, according to Aaron Portzline of The Athletic.

Impact Werenski, who has missed Columbus' last two contests, took part in Wednesday's practice and will see how his quadriceps feel Thursday before a determination is made about his availability. If he's able to play Friday, then David Jiricek might lose his spot in the lineup. Werenski had 11 goals and 48 points in 68 games in 2021-22, but he was limited to 13 appearances last season due to a shoulder injury.

OCTOBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jackets D Zach Werenski (quad) out 1-2 weeks Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski went on injured reserve Friday with a bruised quadriceps muscle and is expected to miss one t...

OCTOBER 13, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Blue Jackets' Zach Werenski is expected to miss one to two weeks after a knee-on-knee hit

The Columbus Blue Jackets say Zach Werenski is expected to miss one to two weeks with a right leg injury

OCTOBER 13, 2023 • Associated Press

Goes on injured reserve Werenski was placed on injured reserve with a quad contusion Friday.

Impact Werenski was injured in the second period after taking a hit courtesy of the Flyers' Garnet Hathaway, who was assessed a kneeing penalty. It was a tough break for Werenski, who was playing in his first game since Nov. 10, when he suffered a shoulder injury that required surgery. The Blue Jackets recalled David Jiricek to replace Werenski.

OCTOBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Exits game with quad injury Werenski left Thursday's game against Philadelphia due to a quad contusion and won't return.

Impact Werenski recorded a shot on 13:43 of ice time before he exited the game. He sustained the injury on a hit from Philadelphia's Garnet Hathaway in the second period that resulted in a kneeing penalty, per Brian Hedger of The Columbus Dispatch. Werenski was limited to 13 games last season because of a shoulder injury but did score three goals and eight points when healthy. The 26-year-old typically skates on the first pairing and top power-play unit when he's available.

OCTOBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Looking for first preseason point Werenski has zero points and 14 shots on goal through four preseason contests, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports.

Impact The blueliner missed most of last season due to a shoulder injury he sustained in early November, and he hasn't been able to shake off all the rust yet in training camp. "Certain things are harder than I thought they'd be," Werenski said after Wednesday's game against the Sabres. "Like going back on pucks, plays I'm usually really good at. Finding the middle guy (on the breakout), holding it an extra second and finding the seam (pass to a forward). Those plays, I feel like I'm not seeing them yet." The Blue Jackets are counting on Werenski to return to the form that saw him rack up 11 goals and 48 points over only 68 games in 2021-22, but fantasy GMs shouldn't be surprised if the 26-year-old has a slow start to the campaign, and there's no guarantee he stays healthy this season, either -- he hasn't played a full schedule since 2018-19.

OCTOBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Summer boost: Blue Jackets' Zach Werenski back on ice after shoulder injury The biggest boost the Blue Jackets will get on the blue line this season will be the return to health of Werenski.

JULY 27, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

No delays expected at camp Werenski (shoulder) feels 100 percent and will be ready for training camp, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.

Impact Werenski underwent shoulder surgery Nov. 29 after playing in just 13 games last season prior to the injury. The defenseman should return to a top-four role if he doesn't suffer a setback before Opening Night. Werenski has been able to trail normally this summer and has been playing in summer-league games in the Columbus area.

JULY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Zach Werenski welcomes World War II veteran Robert Hickman to Nationwide Arena | CBJ Today (3/21/23)

MARCH 21, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Skates at practice Friday Werenski (shoulder) skated at practice Friday, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.

Impact This is the first time that Werenski has skated with the team since his successful shoulder surgery Nov. 29. He will not play the rest of the season but is hoping to be at full strength before he returns home during the summer. Werenski had three goals and eight points in 13 games this season before his injury.

MARCH 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Columbus' Werenski suffers season-ending shoulder injury

Zach Werenski will miss the rest of Columbus' season with a separated shoulder and torn labrum

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • Associated Press

Loss of Zach Werenski adds more gloom to Columbus Blue Jackets' season | Opinion The Blue Jackets ended a five-game losing streak with a feel-good victory vs. the Flyers. But Zach Werenski is expected to miss rest of the...

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Zach Werenski Out for Regular Season After Injuring Shoulder Zach Werenski had eight points in 13 games for the Columbus Blue Jackets before suffering two shoulder injuries on Thursday.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Zach Werenski injury update: Blue Jackets star defenseman out the rest of the season with torn labrum, separated shoulder Werenski was hurt during the Blue Jackets' Nov. 10 contest against the Flyers.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Zach Werenski injury update: Blue Jackets star defenseman out the rest of the season with torn labrum, separated shoulder Werenski was hurt during the Blue Jackets' Nov. 10 contest against the Flyers.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Zach Werenski attributes win over Wild to neutral-zone practice and 4th-line contributions

Zach Werenski attributes win over Wild to neutral-zone practice and 4th-line contributions

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

Zach Werenski: 'Everyone played awesome tonight'

Zach Werenski: 'Everyone played awesome tonight'

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

Zach Werenski thinks Blue Jackets learned lessons from home-opening loss to Canes

Zach Werenski thinks Blue Jackets learned lessons from home-opening loss to Canes

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

Zach Werenski regrets that Blue Jackets didn't give Elvis Merzlikins his first NHL win

Zach Werenski regrets that Blue Jackets didn't give Elvis Merzlikins his first NHL win

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

John Tortorella talks about the team adjusting

John Tortorella talks about the team adjusting

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

Zach Werenski was impressed with the Jackets forecheck against the Maple Leafs

Zach Werenski was impressed with the Jackets forecheck against the Maple Leafs

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS