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Significant Development in Zach Werenski Trade Talks

There's been a significant development in the Zach Werenski situation in Columbus, which from all accounts, was getting quite nasty, leading up to Werenski vetoing a trade to Dallas on Tuesday. According to insider Darren Dreger, all sides have talked on Wednesday to calm things down. A trade "isn't on the radar" for now. Sounds like Werenski, his agent Judd Moldaver, and CBJ GM Don Waddell spoke today in an effort to clear the air and calm things down. Werenski is comfortable going back to CB...

Maple Leafs Make Significant Trade Offer for Zach Werenski

The Toronto Maple Leafs have trade interest in Norris trophy winner Zach Werenski, and after the Columbus Blue Jackets defenceman recently blocked a trade to the Dallas Stars, all eyes are on the Maple Leafs to get this done. Werenski and Auston Matthews are best of friends and the two would love a chance to suit up together again. Werenski informed the Blue Jackets he's not interested in signing another contract extension, and with two years left on his deal at just over $9 million AAV, Were...

Blue Jackets' Zach Werenski Blocks Trade to Dallas Stars

The Dallas Stars tried their best to acquire Norris trophy winner Zach Werenski on Tuesday night, but the Columbus Blue Jackets defenceman vetoed the trade. Multiple sources had the story ahead of free agency, as Werenski holds a full no-movement clause and has full control of his destiny. He has two seasons left on his deal at just over $9 million AAV, and recently mentioned to Blue Jackets general manager Don Waddell he's not interested in spending anymore time in Columbus. According to Spor...

Zach Werenski Shockingly Turns Down Trade to a Stanley Cup Contender

The NHL off-season has only just begun with the initial trade period, the NHL Draft and free agency beginning on Wednesday July 1st, but already it has been absolutely chaotic, and it’s not stopping anytime soon.The league has already seen some massive names traded, with Brady Tkachuk, Jordan Kyrou, Mason McTavish, Simon Nemec, Alex Tuch […] The post Zach Werenski Shockingly Turns Down Trade to a Stanley Cup Contender appeared first on HEAVY .

Former Exec: Zach Werenski Answers Auston Matthews Question

Former NHL executive Michael Futa believes that getting Zach Werenski would answer the Auston Matthews question for the Toronto Maple Leafs.Werenski, the reigning Norris Trophy winner as the NHL’s best defenseman, has requested a trade from the Columbus Blue Jackets, where he has spent the first decade of his pro hockey career. The Blue Jackets […] The post Former Exec: Zach Werenski Answers Auston Matthews Question appeared first on HEAVY .

Oilers Linked to Blue Jackets Goalie

The Edmonton Oilers are being linked to Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Elvis Merzlikins, who will not be back in Columbus next season. The 32-year-old Latvian native has fallen out of favor in Columbus after spending the first seven years of his NHL career with the Blue Jackets since he was drafted in the third round […] The post Oilers Linked to Blue Jackets Goalie appeared first on HEAVY .

Latest on Zach Werenski Has 5 Teams Discussing Trade With Blue Jackets

The Zach Werenski saga continues in Columbus, where the Blue Jackets are getting plenty of interest from teams looking to snag the Norris Trophy winner. Werenski informed the team that he would not be extending beyond the current two years remaining on his contract ($9.583 million AAV). According to the latest report, insider David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period writes that there are five teams now that he can name that have discussed the possibility of a trade with Columbus. As follows: Dallas...

Carolina Hurricanes Floated as Top Trade Destination for Blue Jackets’ Zach Werenski

Columbus Blue Jackets star D-man Zach Werenski is starting to emerge as the top trade candidate in the NHL. Still unclear if the team will actually move on from their 2025-26 Norris Trophy-winning player, as you can imagine, there are a lot of rumors and speculation to which team may be able to put together […] The post Carolina Hurricanes Floated as Top Trade Destination for Blue Jackets’ Zach Werenski appeared first on HEAVY .

John Chayka Promises Maple Leafs Will Be ‘Aggressive’ on July 1

Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka promised that his team will be “aggressive” when free agency opens on July 1.Even after acquiring defenseman Darren Raddysh from the Tampa Bay Lightning in a sign-and-trade deal and giving him an eight-year, $68 million contract, the Maple Leafs still have over $22 million in cap space this […] The post John Chayka Promises Maple Leafs Will Be ‘Aggressive’ on July 1 appeared first on HEAVY .