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3 teams that should be calling Blue Jackets about No. 14 overall pick trade

The NHL Draft is just weeks away, and the Columbus Blue Jackets may be open to making a trade. General manager Don Waddell told The Athletic that he was open to dealing the 14th overall pick before the draft.

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Blue Jackets rumors: Why a Dylan Larkin trade to Columbus is ‘unlikely’

The Columbus Blue Jackets have missed the playoffs for six straight seasons, but made a run at returning this year. While the run came up short, the team looked to be moving in the right direction.

Zach Werenski News / 1st Ohio Battery / June 8

After a Norris Trophy, Zach Werenski Deserves a Contender

This summer is a critical step towards something bigger. On Friday, we looked at the remarkable past year Zach Werenski just completed: a World Championship gold medal with Team USA, Olympic gold in February, the birth of his son with wife Odette last month, and his first Norris trophy last week.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 8

Blue Jackets Open To Trading 14th Overall Pick

Columbus has some experience with picking 14th overall in the NHL Draft, but this year? They potentially might change that. According to Aaron Portzline of The Athletic, the Jackets are open to moving this year’s 14th overall pick to improve their team now.

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Zach Werenski News / 1st Ohio Battery / June 5

A Year To Remember: Gold Medals, Fatherhood, And A Norris Trophy For Zach Werenski

Few hockey players can dare dream about the year Zach Werenski just wrapped up. Let's first go back to May 2025. That's when Werenski won gold with Team USA in the IIHF World Championship, a 1-0 overtime win over Switzerland, marking USA's first gold since 1933.

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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.

Mason Marchment News / The Hockey Writers / June 4

How Much Will the Blue Jackets Need to Pay to Re-Sign Mason Marchment?

Despite narrowly missing the playoffs, the Columbus Blue Jackets have some things to be happy about. Defenseman Zach Werenski won the Norris Trophy as the NHL’s best defenseman.

Stanislav Svozil News / Inside The Rink / June 3

AHL: Stanislav Svozil Signs Overseas

This morning, it was confirmed that AHL defenseman Stanislav Svozil is signing to play with HC Kometa Brno in Czechia. Svozil, this past season, in 41 games, recorded seven points on a goal and six assists.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / June 3

Blue Jackets’ Zach Werenski’s Norris Win a Sign of Celebration & Motivation

Zach Werenski had an unforgettable 2025-26 season. On Tuesday, that season was capped with his first Norris Trophy win with his family and friends there to celebrate with him.

Zach Werenski News / Field Level Media / June 2

Blue Jackets' Zach Werenski captures Norris Trophy

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski was named the Norris Trophy winner on Tuesday for the first time in his career. Werenski edged Colorado Avalanche star Cale Makar as well as Buffalo Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin for the honor.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 2

Brind’Amour and Tortorella are so much more than their coaching caricatures

RALEIGH – The coaches are not supposed to be bigger stars than the players. But it’s hard to deny the presences of Rod Brind’Amour and John Tortorella.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / June 2

Blue Jackets’ Zach Werenski Wins 2025-26 Norris Trophy

Zach Werenski came oh so close to winning his first Norris Trophy in 2024-25 finishing second to Colorado’s Cale Makar. In 2025-26, Werenski leveled his game up.

Zach Werenski News / NHL Trade Talk / June 2

Zach Werenski Wins Norris Trophy in Emotional and Surprise Backyard Moment

Zach Werenski has won the Norris Trophy, becoming the 10th defenseman in NHL history to lead his club in scoring in consecutive seasons, and then be awarded the league’s top prize as an NHL defenseman.

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Zach Werenski News / Daily Faceoff / June 2

Blue Jackets’ Zach Werenski wins 2026 Norris Trophy

One of the premier blueliners in the game is taking home some hardware. On Tuesday, it was announced that Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski was awarded the Norris Trophy as the best defender in the NHL.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 2

Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski wins 2025-26 Norris Trophy

The NHL announced that Zach Werenski of the Columbus Blue Jackets has won the Norris Trophy, which is annually awarded to the defenseman who demonstrates the greatest all-around ability in his position.

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Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / June 1

4 Blue Jackets Prospects Who Could Make the Jump in 2026-27

The Columbus Blue Jackets have an interesting offseason ahead of them. They have pressing matters that must be addressed and a few names that should ultimately be allowed to leave.

Jet Greaves News / The Hockey Writers / May 31

Blue Jackets’ Jet Greaves Due a Big Extension Following Stellar 2025-26 Season

The Columbus Blue Jackets have found their goaltender of the future, seemingly in the form of a young, budding star, Jet Greaves. Following a season where Greaves was dominant and owned the crease in almost every big game, the Blue Jackets are expected to make the restricted free agent a huge focal point of the future of the roster.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 31

Free Agent Focus: Columbus Blue Jackets

Free agency is just over a month away, and teams are looking ahead to when it opens. Even with the UFA crop being thinned out in recent months, there will be some quality veterans set to hit the open market in July, while many teams also have key restricted free agents to re-sign.