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Zach Werenski’s team of choice after nixing trade to Stars

The Columbus Blue Jackets are working towards resolving the future of their star blueliner Zach Werenski. After Werenski informed the team he would not be re-signing with the team after his contract ends following the 2027-28 season, the team began working on a trade.

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Forward Ryan Lomberg Signs Two-Year Deal With Blue Jackets

The Columbus Blue Jackets added another piece to their bottom-six forward group Wednesday, signing veteran winger Ryan Lomberg to a two-year contract worth $2.6 million.

Don Granato News / Daily Faceoff / July 1

Don Granato to join Blue Jackets as assistant coach

A familiar name is returning to the bench in the NHL, just in a different capacity. According to Aaron Portzline of The Athletic, the Columbus Blue Jackets are going to hire Don Granato as an assistant coach.

Zach Werenski News / NHL Trade Talk / July 1

It’s Getting Ugly: Will Werenski Calm Down Enough to be Traded?

Reports on Tuesday confirmed that defenseman Zach Werenski vetoed a trade to the Dallas Stars. Apparently, he’s not keen on Dallas, and would prefer Tampa Bay or Toronto.

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In the history of the NHL Draft, 64 players have been selected No. 1 overall. How many of the can you name in eight minutes?

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 1

Zach Werenski Blocks Trade To Stars

A lot has happened overnight regarding the Zach Werenski saga with the Columbus Blue Jackets. According to TSN’s Chris Johnston, the Blue Jackets found a trade agreement they were willing to accept, only to have it blocked by Werenski.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Daily Faceoff / July 1

Report: Blue Jackets’ Werenski vetoes trade to Stars

The Zach Werenski sweepstakes continue to unfold, as we’ve learned another key piece of information about where the Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman will go: he wants to stay in the Eastern Conference.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / July 1

Werenski Turns Down Trade to Stars, 2 Preferred Destinations Emerge

The Zach Werenski trade saga took a new turn Tuesday, with multiple insiders reporting the star defenseman turned down a deal that would have sent him to the Dallas Stars.

Zach Werenski News / NHL Trade Talk / June 30

Insider Reveals Werenski’s Desired Landing Spot, Third Team Involved?

Pierre LeBrun of TSN is reporting that Zach Werenski has chosen his ideal landing spot as the Columbus Blue Jackets try to complete a trade in the next few days.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / NHL Rumors / June 30

NHL Rumors: Kirill Marchenko, Zach Werenski, Rasmus Andersson, and John Carlson

David Pagnotta: Talks with Columbus Blue Jackets and Zach Werenski and the Dallas Stars and Jason Robertson take the main stage, but teams are also showing interest in Blue Jackets Kirill Marchenko.

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Zach Werenski News / NHL Trade Talk / June 30

Why a Werenski Blockbuster Actually Makes Sense for Both Dallas and Columbus

The Columbus Blue Jackets have a Norris Trophy winner who doesn’t want to stay long-term, and the Dallas Stars have exactly the kind of tradeable asset that could get a deal done.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 30

Blue Jackets Promote Trent Vogelhuber To NHL Staff

The Columbus Blue Jackets have officially announced the promotion of Trent Vogelhuber, head coach of the AHL’s Cleveland Monsters, to an assistant coaching role on Rick Bowness‘ NHL staff.

Kirill Marchenko News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 30

Western Conference team emerges in Kirill Marchenko sweepstakes

With NHL free agency about to heat up, new reporting is shedding some light on what might happen with Columbus Blue Jackets star Kirill Marchenko. Marchenko is getting linked to a Western Conference NHL team.

Zach Werenski News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 30

5 teams actively discussing potential Zach Werenski trade with Blue Jackets

Zach Werenski won the Norris Trophy as a member of the Columbus Blue Jackets in 2025-26 as the top defender in the NHL. Now, there are reports that Werenski is going to be leaving the Blue Jackets.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / June 30

2026 Blue Jackets Development Camp Notes: Lindstrom, Smith, Andreyanov, Hemming

The 2026 Development Camp is underway for the Columbus Blue Jackets. It features each of the four first-round picks from 2024-2026. Cayden Lindstrom (2024) is attending his third development camp.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / June 30

3 Takeaways From Day 1 of Blue Jackets Development Camp

The Columbus Blue Jackets opened up their team development camp with a split squad of recent draftees from their past three draft classes, as well as other camp invitees who are looking to make a splash in front of team brass.

Elvis Merzlikins News / NHL Trade Talk / June 29

Insider Says Merzlikins Won’t Be Back with Blue Jackets, Linked to Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers are emerging as a likely trade destination for Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins this offseason. The 32-year-old Latvian netminder spent the first seven years of his NHL career in Columbus after being drafted in the third round in 2014, but has fallen out of favor after a rough few seasons.