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Insider Lists 3 Teams to Watch in Potential Zach Werenski Sweepstakes

This NHL offseason has been entertaining to keep track of, with several big-name players having their names tossed around in trade speculation. The most recent name that has been mentioned in trade talks is Columbus Blue Jackets‘ defender Zach Werenski, who is coming off a strong campaign where he ended up winning the Norris Trophy.

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True Cost of a Werenski Trade: 3 Frontrunners Already Emerging

This in from TSN and NHL insider Pierre LeBrun: “There will be at least a dozen teams who will inquire over time but some early teams to monitor with interest in Zach Werenski: Dallas, Carolina and Philadelphia.” He adds, “Nothing imminent, but the Blue Jackets have started listening to teams calling on Zach Werenski, sources confirm.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / 1st Ohio Battery / June 27

Everything Don Waddell Said in Response to Kirill Marchenko, Zach Werenski Questions After Blue Jackets Draft Oscar Hemming

The Columbus Blue Jackets’ first night of the 2026 NHL Draft should have been mostly about Oscar Hemming. Instead, it became about Hemming, Kirill Marchenko, Zach Werenski and Don Waddell’s increasingly complicated offseason.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / June 27

Blue Jackets’ Day 2 Draft Targets

The Columbus Blue Jackets strongly executed a plan to get a winger with size in the first round of the draft after they drafted Boston College’s Oscar Hemming 14th overall.

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The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six 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.

Kirill Marchenko News / NHL Trade Talk / June 27

Trouble in Columbus? Marchenko Now Second Key Star Looking for Trade

The Columbus Blue Jackets’ offseason just took a dramatic turn… for the second time. After learning that Norris Trophy winner Zach Werenski is unlikely to re-sign with the team, a key forward on the roster is in the same situation.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 26

Kirill Marchenko Unlikely To Re-Sign With Blue Jackets

The Columbus Blue Jackets could ask a lot out of 14th-overall pick Oscar Hemming. His acquisition comes in tandem with news that top forward Kirill Marchenko is unlikely to re-sign with Columbus per NHL.com’s Kevin Weekes.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Yardbarker / June 26

Blue Jackets facing crisis as their best players don't seem to want to stay

There might not be a team in the NHL with worse vibes right now than the Columbus Blue Jackets. It's not necessarily that the team is bad or that it is lacking in talent.

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Emil Hemming News / 1st Ohio Battery / June 26

Columbus Blue Jackets Select Boston College Forward Oscar Hemming With No. 14 Pick in 2026 NHL Draft

The Columbus Blue Jackets used the No. 14 overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft to select Finnish forward Oscar Hemming out of Boston College. Hemming, a 17-year-old native of Vaasa, Finland, gives Columbus another young forward with size.

Zach Werenski News / NHL Rumors / June 27

Blue Jackets are taking calls on Zach Werenski, and Other Pre-Draft Speculation

Pierre LeBrun: “Nothing imminent, but the Blue Jackets have started listening to teams calling on Zach Werenski, sources confirm. The CBJ are aware that the Norris Trophy winner is unlikely to extend past his deal.

Zach Werenski News / Daily Faceoff / June 26

Report: Werenski unlikely to extend, Blue Jackets fielding trade offers

It’s already been a massive offseason in the NHL for player movement, and there’s a chance the 2025-26 Norris Trophy winner could be on the move, too.

Don Waddell News / The Hockey Writers / June 26

3 NHL Draft Takeaways From Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell’s Press Conference

Columbus Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell was grilled as expected on Thursday about the status of Norris Trophy winning defenseman Zach Werenski. That will sort itself out in time as the sides are meeting in the near future to discuss the matter.

Mikael Pyyhtia News / Daily Faceoff / June 25

Blue Jackets re-sign Mikael Pyyhtia to two-year contract

A young scoring threat is extending his time in Ohio. According to PuckPedia, the Columbus Blue Jackets have re-signed forward Mikael Pyyhtia to a two-year contract.

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Mikael Pyyhtia News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 25

Blue Jackets Re-Sign Mikael Pyyhtia

After swinging a trade to bring in an impactful winger, the Blue Jackets turned their focus to a pending restricted free agent. PuckPedia reports (Twitter link) that Columbus has signed forward Mikael Pyyhtia to a two-year contract. The AAV of the agreement is $875K while it will be a two-way deal in 2026-27 and a one-way pact in 2027-28.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 25

Canadiens, Blue Jackets Swap Luke Tuch And Hunter McKown

The Canadiens and Blue Jackets have made a small prospect trade. Montreal has acquired forward Hunter McKown from Columbus in exchange for winger Luke Tuch; both teams have announced the swap.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 25

Avalanche trade Valeri Nichushkin: Instant reaction, analysis

The Colorado Avalanche have traded winger Valeri Nichushkin.

Leafs not actively shopping Matthew Knies, but will listen to offers

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Zach Werenski News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 25

Blue Jackets GM addresses Zach Werenski trade buzz

Columbus Blue Jackets superstar defenseman Zach Werenski is fresh off winning the Norris Trophy for the first time in his career — but speculation about his future in Ohio continues to grow.

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 24

Connor McDavid sounds desperate in support of Mike Babcock hiring

Connor McDavid sounds incredibly desperate in support of Oilers hiring Mike Babcock

The Edmonton Oilers are facing intense scrutiny for their decision to hire Mike Babcock for their head-coaching role given all of the baggage he brings with him.

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