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Columbus Blue Jackets News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 23

Blue Jackets’ Zach Werenski ready to build off of win over Stars

The Columbus Blue Jackets continued their strong form under head coach Rick Bowness with a 1-0 win against the Dallas Stars on Thursday night at Nationwide Arena.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / 1st Ohio Battery / January 14

History, Again: Zach Werenski's Home Point Streak Reaches 15 Games

Zach Werenski is in uncharted territory. Again. With an assist on Dante Fabbro's goal in the first period Tuesday night in the Columbus Blue Jackets' 5-3 win over the Calgary Flames, Werenski extended his home point streak to 15 games.

NHL News / 1st Ohio Battery / January 7

SJ 5, CBJ 2: Blue Jackets Begin Four-Game Trip With Three-Goal Loss To Sharks

0 1 1 2 1 1 3 5 CBJ GOALS: Werenski (2nd, 19:15) Monahan (3rd, 16:05) Zach Werenski scored and Jet Greaves made 31 saves but the Columbus Blue Jackets could not solve the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday night, falling 5-2 as the Blue Jackets began a four-game road trip.

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Columbus Blue Jackets News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 3

Blue Jackets getting huge Zach Werenski boost vs. Sabres

The Columbus Blue Jackets have been without their best player in Zach Werenski for the last four games, but that will change as they look to halt the Buffalo Sabres’ league-best 10-game winning streak on Saturday afternoon at Nationwide Arena.

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Columbus Blue Jackets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 2

Blue Jackets To Activate Zach Werenski, Place Brendan Smith On IR

Blue Jackets star Zach Werenski will return to the lineup Saturday against the Sabres, he told reporters today (including Aaron Portzline of The Athletic).

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Daily Faceoff / January 2

Blue Jackets’ Zach Werenski to return against Sabres, Brendan Smith placed on IR

One of the league’s top blueliners is set to return to the ice. When speaking to the media, Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski revealed that he will be back in the lineup on Friday afternoon when the Blue Jackets go up against the Buffalo Sabres.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / December 29

NHL Injuries: Matthew Tkachuk returns to Panthers practice for first time this season

Bill Hoppe: Buffalo Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said that forward Tage Thompson and defenseman Michael Kesselring were given maintenance days yesterday and are good for tomorrow.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 26

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Columbus Blue Jackets News / Daily Faceoff / December 21

Blue Jackets’ Zach Werenski avoids serious injury after blocking shot from Troy Terry

According to The Athletic’s Aaron Portzline, Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski did not block any bones after blocking a shot by Anaheim Ducks forward Troy Terry and is considered day-to-day.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 21

Blue Jackets’ Zach Werenski Out Day-To-Day

The Columbus Blue Jackets suffered a tough loss to the Anaheim Ducks last night, falling 4-3 after a late game-winning goal by Ducks center Mason McTavish.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / NHL Trade Talk / December 20

Werenski Comments Give New Context to the Blue Jackets’ Marchment Trade

The Columbus Blue Jackets didn’t say it outright, but the timing of the Mason Marchment trade made the message clear. This was a response — not just to the standings, but to the mood inside the room.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Field Level Media / December 20

Zach Werenski, Blue Jackets eye sweep of season series with Ducks

In the eyes of coach Dean Evason, Zach Werenski "willed" the Columbus Blue Jackets to a victory earlier this week. The 28-year-old scored twice and set up the overtime winner as the Blue Jackets edged the Anaheim Ducks 4-3 on Tuesday night -- Columbus' lone win in the past seven outings (1-5-1).

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Daily Faceoff / December 19

Zach Werenski continues to be incredibly important to the Blue Jackets

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Columbus Blue Jackets News / NHL Trade Talk / December 19

Frustrations Mounting for Zach Werenski in Columbus, Something to Monitor?

Zach Werenski and the Columbus Blue Jackets are going through it right now. After a relatively solid start to the season, they’ve tailed off in a big way ever since, sinking to the basement of the Eastern Conference standings.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / December 16

Blue Jackets’ Zach Werenski Playing in 600th NHL Game

Tuesday night at Nationwide Arena will mark a milestone for one of the franchise’s best players. In the process, this player becomes just the fourth player to reach this milestone for the Blue Jackets after Boone Jenner, Rick Nash and Cam Atkinson.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 25

Blue Jackets get breath of fresh air Zach Werenski injury update

The Columbus Blue Jackets are coming off a 5-1 loss to the Washington Capitals on Monday night. While the team is having a middling season, Zach Werenski has reached 400 points in his career and continues to play well.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / NHL Trade Talk / November 20

Zach Werenski Fires Back at Brutal Media Comment: 'I’m Not Losing Sleep Over It'

The Columbus Blue Jackets caught a stray out of nowhere this week. Well-renowned sports media figure and founder of the Ringer, Bill Simmons, took a shot at the franchise during his recent mailbag podcast, calling them the most irrelevant franchise in professional sports.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 1

Zach Werenski's 2-point night helps Blue Jackets edge Blues

Zach Werenski scored a goal and added an assist as the Columbus Blue Jackets edged the visiting St. Louis Blues 3-2 on Saturday night for their fourth straight victory.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / August 19

Blue Jackets’ Werenski Named to U.S. Men’s Olympic Orientation Camp

On Tuesday afternoon, USA Hockey announced that 44 players will attend the U.S. Men’s Olympic Orientation Camp that is being held on Aug 26-27 in Plymouth, Michigan.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / June 16

Blue Jackets’ Werenski Will Get His Hardware in the Future

Zach Werenski may not have won the first Norris Trophy in Columbus Blue Jackets history this season, but his time will come. Werenski already made history this season, becoming the first Blue Jackets’ defenseman to be named a finalist for the Norris after undoubtedly the best season of his career.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 25

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Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / May 12

Blue Jackets’ Werenski Explains Decision to Join Team U.S.A. at World Championships

Zach Werenski has a very busy summer ahead of him. On top of the usual stuff of preparing for next season, he’s preparing for one of the most important days of his life.