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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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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.

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The '20-point Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

How many of the active NHL players to rack up at least 20 points in a single Stanley Cup Playoff run can you name in six minutes?

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Zach Werenski News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 2

Zach Werenski Wins 2025-26 Norris Trophy

The NHL announced this morning 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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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.

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.

Boone Jenner News / 1st Ohio Battery / June 1

Weekly Roundup: Blue Jackets Ties In The Stanley Cup Final, IIHF Play, Coaching Promotion, And Boone Jenner’s Future

The calendar has flipped to June, but plenty of things are happening around the NHL and the sport of hockey. We're down to the final two in the NHL as the Stanley Cup Final gets underway on Tuesday.

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.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Daily Faceoff / May 29

What would a dream offseason look like for the Blue Jackets?

Since stunning the Toronto Maple Leafs in the play-in round of the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Columbus Blue Jackets have missed out on the postseason for six straight years.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / 1st Ohio Battery / May 29

Culture Change In Columbus May Begin With The Captaincy

The Columbus Blue Jackets got started with their offseason — a little earlier than they'd like. Not long after their season finale loss against the Capitals to wrap up six consecutive seasons without the playoffs in Columbus, head coach Rick Bowness was signed to a new one-year contract.

Charlie Coyle News / The Hockey Writers / May 29

2026-27 Blue Jackets Roster Projection 2.0: The Charlie Coyle Effect

We have reached the start of NHL Combine week. With that, the NHL Draft is less than a month away. Teams are in the midst of actively putting their plans together for how they hope to handle the offseason.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Daily Faceoff / May 29

Top 50 NHL UFAs of 2026: Boone Jenner now the No. 1 center in a bone-dry market

Yikes. The NHL’s unrestricted free agent class of 2026 was already looking skeletal in our previous top 50, and the bones have since been picked almost clean, particularly at the center position now that the Columbus Blue Jackets re-upped Charlie Coyle for six years and Evgeni Malkin signed on for one more year with the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 28

Offseason Checklist: Columbus Blue Jackets

The offseason has arrived for half of the league’s teams that aren’t taking part in the playoffs plus those who have already been eliminated. Accordingly, it’s now time to examine what they will need to accomplish over the coming months. Next up is a look at Columbus.

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Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / May 28

3 Great Free Agent Fits for the Blue Jackets

The Columbus Blue Jackets are entering the 2026-27 season with the fifth-highest salary cap space in the NHL, and with general manager Don Waddell making moves that signify they are in “win-now mode,” this offseason could be crucial for his team as they attempt to make the playoffs for the first time in six seasons.

Boone Jenner News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 28

Best Boone Jenner destinations if he leaves Blue Jackets in 2026 NHL Free Agency

The Columbus Blue Jackets did not make the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2026. They certainly put up a good fight, especially after hiring Rick Bowness as head coach midseason.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / May 27

3 Free Agents the Blue Jackets Need to Let Walk

The Columbus Blue Jackets are facing one of the most critical offseasons in their history. After making a late run at a playoff spot and falling short, the Blue Jackets need to decide if they are going to make major moves or stand pat and hope to develop enough to make up the difference.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / May 25

Are the Blue Jackets in a Rebuild or a Rerun?

For the past six seasons, the Columbus Blue Jackets have struggled to get out of their own way and to finish the season in the playoffs. It has raised many questions amongst the fan base if they need to fully tank in order to join the elite of the league with premier talent.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 23