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Columbus Blue Jackets News / Union and Blue / October 19
Eye test be damned, Zach Werenski is playing at an elite level for the Blue Jackets
As the Blue Jackets have struggled to get to their "A" game early this season, we have seen a lot of players taking punches across CBJ social media. Near the top of that list is Zach Werenski, who has definitely not looked like himself so far.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / October 16
Bowness Being Linked Back to Werenski and Marchenko Trade Drama
Things are getting ugly in Columbus, where head coach Rick Bowness has, once again, called out his team. Following a 7-3 loss to the Florida Panthers, Bowness is going back to public humiliation well, and analysts are starting to ask if the message is no longer landing.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / October 7
Blue Jackets Trends: Knies Rolls While Werenski, Mateychuk Log Heavy Minutes
We are debuting a new column for this season. Welcome to Blue Jackets Trends. It has always been our goal to take you, the fan, beyond the box score as much as possible.
The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz
How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / September 28
Maple Leafs acquire Kirill Marchenko in blockbuster six-player trade
The Toronto Maple Leafs and Columbus Blue Jackets have swung a major blockbuster trade on the eve of the 2026-27 regular season. Now complete, the deal
The biggest draft bust for every NHL team
People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / NHL Trade Talk / September 21
Insider Says Blue Jackets Aren’t Loving Latest Update on Zach Werenski
NHL insider Frank Seravalli recently discussed the situation in Columbus, where the Blue Jackets are dealing with more than a few internal roster issues.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Trade Talk Sports / September 10
Zach Werenski Knows Trade Noise Will Pick Up Again
After a summer full of trade speculation, Zach Werenski is still a Columbus Blue Jacket, for now at least. Many around the hockey world believe the Werenski trade talk will reemerge sooner rather than later, especially if the Columbus Blue Jackets aren’t competing for a playoff spot.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / TheLeafsnation / September 10
Blue Jackets’ Zach Werenski believes offseason trade buzz was blown out of proportion
In an offseason of seismic change for the Toronto Maple Leafs, the only thing that could have made it even more chaotic would have been the addition of Columbus Blue Jackets star defenceman Zach Werenski.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 9
Zach Werenski's latest comments on his future should excite Blue Jackets fans
Earlier this year, it looked as though star defenseman Zach Werenski’s days with the Columbus Blue Jackets were coming to an end.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Daily Faceoff / September 9
‘Columbus is where I want to be’: Zach Werenski committed to future with Blue Jackets
It was a tumultuous offseason for the 2025-26 Norris Trophy winner as the top defenseman in the NHL, as Columbus Blue Jackets superstar Zach Werenski, who was nearly traded earlier this summer.
The defining figure for every NHL franchise
People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / August 24
Blue Jackets Must Drown Out Offseason Distractions to Make Playoffs
Even for Columbus Blue Jackets’ standards, the 2026 offseason has been loud. While they have had more than their fair share of noise throughout the years, this summer felt different.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / August 19
Hughes, Makar, Werenski named top-rated defensemen in EA Sports NHL 27
Every NHL fan knows which defensemen are in the conversation for being the best in the game, but it’s hard to find a true consensus as to which defenseman stands above the rest.
NHL News / TheLeafsnation / August 17
Around the NHL: Blue Jackets’ Werenski opens up on trade talks, Panthers’ Marchand has offseason surgery
Welcome back to another offseason edition of around the NHL. There’s plenty happening throughout the league, despite it being the middle of August, as trade talks continues, free agents are still waiting on contract offers for next season, and several players are trying to recover from offseason surgery.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / August 16
NHL Weekend Rumors: Marchand Out, Matthews’ Back, Werenski’s Future
In this weekend’s NHL rumors report, the Florida Panthers have some unexpected uncertainty surrounding Brad Marchand after the veteran forward underwent offseason surgery.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 15
Blue Jackets’ Zach Werenski makes big contract extension declaration amid trade chatter
The Columbus Blue Jackets boast one of the best defensemen in the NHL in Zach Werenski. Werenski has been the subject of a flurry of trade rumors this summer, though.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / August 14
'I’m Done Talking About My Future': Zach Werenski Focused on Winning in Columbus
Zach Werenski is done answering questions about his future. Back in Columbus on Thursday for the first time since the summer speculation swirled around him, the Blue Jackets defenseman made that clear almost immediately.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 13
Zach Werenski Open To Long-Term Extension In Columbus
Following speculation that Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski might be open to a move, it didn’t take long for a trade to be reached with a deal with
Columbus Blue Jackets News / NHL Trade Talk / August 13
Werenski Provides Major Update on His Future with Blue Jackets
Zach Werenski spoke with the media on Thursday and has made it clear that, despite the trade speculation that surrounded him this summer, his preference is to remain with the Columbus Blue Jackets for the long term.
NHL News / Oilersnation / July 19
Bolts trade talks for Zach Werenski included ex-Oilers prospect Sam O’Reilly
When the Tampa Bay Lightning were in talks with the Columbus Blue Jackets about superstar defenceman Zach Werenski earlier this month, a former Edmonton Oilers prospect was involved.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / NHL Trade Talk / July 10
Zach Werenski’s Lesson: In the NHL, Every Word Matters
If you want to see fan frustration, it’s hard to think of a better “how did we get here?” situation than what’s going on with Zach Werenski and the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Yardbarker / July 1
Blue Jackets, Zach Werenski seem to have worked out their issues
Perhaps the biggest story to come out of the first day of the NHL's free agent signing period is a move that did not happen, and may not happen anytime soon.
NHL News / Trade Talk Sports / June 28
Are the Maple Leafs a Frontrunner for Zach Werenski?
Zach Werenski trade talk has hit a fever pitch, and it feels inevitable that the 2025-26 Norris Trophy winner will be on the move this offseason. The only real question at this point is where.
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.
Columbus Blue Jackets 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.
NHL News / Yardbarker / June 25
Zach Werenski's murky future with Blue Jackets the latest sign of changing NHL
It's entirely possible that another member of the gold-medal winning U.S. Olympic Men's Hockey team could be on the move this summer.
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.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Daily Faceoff / March 26
Zach Werenski has emerged as the favorite for the Norris Trophy
The Columbus Blue Jackets‘ Zach Werenski has always been a really good defenseman, but he’s clearly vaulted into an elite level over the past couple of years.
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