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Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski, who has requested a trade out of Columbus, is now being linked to the San Jose Sharks.Werenski won the James Norris Memorial Trophy this season as the NHL’s top defenseman. He has played his entire 10-year career in Columbus, blossoming into one of the game’s elite blueliners.But with the […] The post Zach Werenski Linked to San Jose Sharks appeared first on HEAVY .
It was supposed to be a night that Oscar Hemming would never forget. The Columbus Blue Jackets helped him realize his lifelong dream of making the NHL on Friday night…
In today’s NHL rumour rundown, we start off with the Columbus Blue Jackets, who now have both defenceman Zach Werenski and winger Kirill Marchenko on the market. Next, the Winnipeg…
After an outstanding season for Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski, rumors abound that he may be on the move at some point soon. According to a new social media post on X from NHL insider Pierre LeBrun, the Tampa Bay Lightning are a possible destination. Werenski is also reportedly getting interest from the Dallas […] The post NHL rumors: Pierre LeBrun wants it known Lightning are a legit Zach Werenski trade suitor appeared first on ClutchPoints .
A move could be on the horizon for Columbus Blue Jackets star defenseman Zach Werenski, with the Toronto Maple Leafs being the only Canadian franchise on his list of acceptable destinations, according to Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic. Werenski does not intend to sign a contract extension before his current agreement expires following the 2027-28 […] The post NHL rumors: Maple Leafs the 1 Canadian team Zach Werenski might consider for trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Philadelphia Flyers are said to be “all in” on acquiring reigning Norris Trophy winner Zach Werenski from the Columbus Blue Jackets.After spending the first 10 seasons of his NHL career toiling for the lowly Blue Jackets, Werenski has requested a trade from the only team he’s ever known since Columbus made him the No. […] The post Flyers ‘All In’ On Trying to Acquire Norris Winner Zach Werenski appeared first on HEAVY .
According to The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun, Columbus Blue Jackets star defenceman Zach Werenski is open to a fresh start, and the Toronto Maple Leafs are the only Canadian team he’ll consider. The Norris Trophy winner notified the team he won’t be re-signing a contract extension in Columbus once he’s current deal expires after the 2027-28…
The Montreal Canadiens are looking to pull off a blockbuster trade.Montreal reached the Eastern Conference Finals this season and will look to bolster its roster further this offseason. The Canadiens could use some more offense and NHL insider Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic reported the team is calling on Columbus Blue Jackets star forward Kirill […] The post Canadiens Reportedly Calling on Star 31-Goal Scorer for Blockbuster Trade appeared first on HEAVY .
The Toronto Maple Leafs have spent years searching for the kind of elite, top-pairing defenceman capable of changing the identity of a franchise. If the rumor mill is to be…
The Kirill Marchenko drama in Columbus has taken a significant turn on Saturday. We learned on Friday that his agent made it clear that the 27-goal scorer is unlikely to be signing an extension beyond the one year remaining on his contract. It seemed obvious to all observers that a trade by the Blue Jackets was forthcoming. Not so fast. Insider Pierre LeBrun wrote today in The Athletic that GM Don Waddell has "no intention" of trading his top-line winger. Pierre LeBrun on #CB...
The Philadelphia Flyers could get aggressive this summer and it could involve getting the best defenseman to hit the open market since, well, Quinn Hughes less than a year ago. Zach Werenski could be edging his way out of the Columbus Blue Jackets. The 29-year-old elite blueliner is fresh off of a Norris Trophy win and by all accounts, is sick and tired of spending his career on a team that is rarely (if ever) in the playoff conversation. While it is expected that the big players in the l...
Bread anyone? It’s been nine years since the Russian sensation and “Bread Man”, Artemi Panarin was traded to the Columbus Blue Jackets in a move that sent shock waves across…
The Toronto Maple Leafs have surfaced as the only Canadian team Zach Werenski would reportedly consider if he agrees to waive his no-movement clause. NHL insider Pierre LeBrun revealed the development as trade speculation continues surrounding the Columbus Blue Jackets…
The Washington Capitals could continue revamping their roster when NHL free agency begins, with Columbus Blue Jackets captain Boone Jenner emerging as a reported target. During ESPN’s broadcast of the opening round of the 2026 NHL Draft Friday night, insider Kevin Weekes said he has been hearing for some time that Jenner is connected to […] The post NHL rumors: Blue Jackets captain Boone Jenner linked to Capitals as free agency looms appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Washington Capitals traded up in the fourth round of the 2026 NHL Draft to select forward Tyus Sparks at 101st overall. The Caps sent the Columbus Blue Jackets their fourth-round pick (112 overall) and San Jose’s 2028 fifth-round pick to jump up 11 spots. Sparks, 18, is an Idaho native who split the 2025-26
It’s been a brutal couple of days for the Columbus Blue Jackets. Just hours after it was reported that reigning Norris Trophy winner Zach Werenski isn’t planning to sign a contract extension in Ohio, the team’s most productive forward is now potentially following suit. As first reported by ESPN’s Kevin Weekes, “Kirill Marchenko’s camp tells […] The post NHL rumors: Kirill Marchenko unlikely to re-sign with Blue Jackets, says insider appeared first on ClutchPoints .
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…
The Montreal Canadiens have emerged as a serious contender in the race for Columbus Blue Jackets winger Kirill Marchenko. Multiple NHL insiders reported growing trade interest as uncertainty continues surrounding the forward’s long-term future in Columbus. The developments add another…
The Columbus Blue Jackets are going to look much different next season as their star defenceman, Zach Werenski, has informed the team he isn't interested in signing another contract extension with the franchise. GM Don Waddell has opened up his phone lines, and reports have surfaced stating multiple teams have made contact with initial trade offers. Werenski, 28, has two seasons left on his current deal at $9.8 million AAV, and owns a full no-movement clause, and has full control over his des...
There is a lot of trade interest this offseason in Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski. Werenski is one of the most-talked about players this NHL offseason, with multiple teams wanting to trade for him. “There will be at least a dozen teams who will inquire over time but some early teams to monitor with […] The post Blue Jackets’ Zach Werenski draws early trade interest from Stars, Hurricanes, Flyers appeared first on ClutchPoints .
In the middle of the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft, a little bit of a miniature bombshell was dropped by The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun. The NHL insider has been all over the Zach Werenski story over there for the Columbus Blue Jackets and he just decided to put out a list of teams who are almost certainly going to call if the reigning Norris Trophy winner is available in a trade. While it is expected that the true Stanley Cup contenders who could certainly use a No. 1 defenseman like W...
Former Colorado Avalanche GM Chris MacFarland finished second in the voting.
The Columbus Blue Jackets missed the playoffs this season, and with news of the team taking calls on Norris-Trophy-winning defenseman Zach Werenski, NHL Insider Kevin Weekes provided an update on another Blue Jackets star, Kirill Marchenko . Weekes reported that the Blue Jackets' star forward was unwilling to extend his deal that expires at the end of the 2026-27. His current contract pays him an average annual value of $3.85 million , and he has proven himself to be a legitimate top-six...
Hemming is looking to find his footing in North America after joining Boston College last year.
Werenski, the 2025-26 Norris Trophy winner, two years left on his contract with a cap hit of just over $9.5 million.