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Where do Blue Jackets fit into playoff picture with Werenski staying?

It’s been turmoil-filled offseason for the Columbus Blue Jackets, but it appears that cooler heads have prevailed between the team’s front office and reigning Norris Trophy-winning defenseman Zach Werenski.

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Blue Jackets re-sign Erik Gudbranson to one-year contract

A veteran presence on the back end is staying in Ohio’s capital for another year. On Thursday, Columbus Blue Jackets general manager Don Waddell told members of the media that the team is set to announce the re-signing of defenseman Erik Gudbranson.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 2

Blue Jackets To Re-Sign Erik Gudbranson

The Columbus Blue Jackets are bringing back a familiar face to their defensive corps. According to Aaron Portzline of The Athletic, the Blue Jackets are signing veteran defenseman Erik Gudbranson to a one-year, $1.75MM contract.

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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.

Zach Werenski News / NHL Trade Talk / July 2

The Werenski Trade Talk Isn’t Over — It’s Just on Hold

Trade rumors almost never go in reverse. Once a star’s name is out there, once they say they want to be traded and a team goes from “exploring the market” to “actively shopping,” things usually end in one of two ways — a deal quickly gets done, or it drags out for months until one finally does.

Ivan Fedotov News / Inside The Rink / July 2

AHL: Ivan Fedotov Signs Overseas

It was a busy day for the first day of Free Agency. One move on the day saw goalie Ivan Fedotov sign with Spartak Moskva in the KHL. He appeared in 47 games for the Cleveland Monsters last season, going 23-16-9 with a 2.87 goals-against average, an .887 save percentage, and two shutouts.

Zach Werenski News / NHL Rumors / July 1

Zach Werenski Staying in Columbus Now?

Darren Dreger: It sounds like Columbus Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell spoke with Zach Werenski and his agent, Judd Moldaver, in an attempt to clear the air and calm things down.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Daily Faceoff / July 1

Blue Jackets sign Owen Sillinger to one-year contract

A perennial minor leaguer is staying in Northeast Ohio. On the opening day of NHL free agency, the Columbus Blue Jackets re-signed forward Owen Sillinger to a one-year, two-way contract.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Yardbarker / July 1

Blue Jackets, Zach Werenski seem to have worked out their issues

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Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / July 1

Blue Jackets News & Rumors: Werenski, Jenner & Marchment

Tuesday night was a whirlwind of activity around the Zach Werenski situation. Wednesday became a day of trying to calm the situation down. At least for now, that seems to have been accomplished.

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Zach Werenski News / Daily Faceoff / July 1

‘Everything got blown out of proportion’: Zach Werenski says he wants to remain with Blue Jackets

Zach Werenski’s name has been rampant in trade rumors ever since he won the 2026 Norris Trophy – but it doesn’t look like he’s going anywhere anytime soon.

Boone Jenner News / The Hockey Writers / July 1

Capitals Sign Boone Jenner to 4-Year Deal

The Washington Capitals have signed center Boone Jenner to a four-year contract worth $23 million, carrying an average annual value of $5.75 million, according to Mark Scheig.

Zach Werenski News / NHL Trade Talk / July 1

Werenski Open to Returning to Blue Jackets, Trade Not on Radar

So much for the Zach Werenski trade watch. With speculation everywhere that the Columbus Blue Jackets might have been on the verge of trading the Norris Trophy winner, word now is that cooler heads have prevailed, the two sides have talked, and a trade doesn’t seem imminent.