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Updated Oct 17, 2026, 2:12 p.m. ET · 8 stories

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   NHL's Gary Bettman monitoring how no-trade clauses are used

   NHL commissioner Gary Bettman believes that no-trade clauses are no longer being used as "originally intended," and instead, players are using them to force moves to specific teams after requesting a trade.

   ESPN · Oct 1, 6:15 p.m. ET · Open story

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   Zach Werenski believes Blue Jackets fans still on his side

   Zach Werenski expects a positive reception from Blue Jackets fans after a turbulent offseason that put his future with the franchise into question.

   ESPN · Sep 10, 7:03 a.m. ET · Open story

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   Werenski reiterates Blue Jackets' future tied to contending

   Zach Werenski would like to remain with the Columbus Blue Jackets long term, even though there are two seasons left on his current contract.

   ESPN · Aug 13, 4:55 p.m. ET · Open story

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   Werenski ends speculation, reaffirms commitment to Columbus

   Zach Werenski, who just won the Norris Trophy as the NHL's top defenseman, ended all drama surrounding his name and trade talks Wednesday, vowing his commitment to the Blue Jackets in a statement, adding "I want to win and I want to do that in Columbus."

   ESPN · Jul 1, 8:15 p.m. ET · Open story

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   Columbus' Zach Werenski vetoes trade to Dallas, source says

   Blue Jackets star defenseman Zach Werenski has vetoed a trade to the Stars, an NHL source confirmed to ESPN.

   ESPN · Jul 1, 3:06 a.m. ET · Open story

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   Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski captures Norris Trophy

   Zach Werenski of the Columbus Blue Jackets has won the Norris Trophy, given annually to the NHL's top all-around defenseman.

   ESPN · Jun 2, 8:09 p.m. ET · Open story

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   Defensemen Makar, Dahlin, Werenski finalists for Norris Trophy

   Colorado's Cale Makar, Buffalo's Rasmus Dahlin and Columbus blueliner Zach Werenski are all finalists for the Norris Trophy, awarded each year to the NHL's top defenseman.

   ESPN · May 7, 12:58 p.m. ET · Open story

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   Blue Jackets honor Zach Werenski for winning Olympic gold

   The Blue Jackets honored Zach Werenski before Saturday night's game against the Islanders for his role in Team USA's gold medal in the Winter Olympics.

   ESPN · Feb 28, 10:47 p.m. ET · Open story

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