Zach Werenski

Updated Sep 2, 2026, 2:32 a.m. · 8 stories

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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, 1:55 p.m. · 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, 5:15 p.m. · 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, 12:06 a.m. · 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, 5:09 p.m. · 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, 9:58 a.m. · 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, 7:47 p.m. · Open story

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   USA-Canada gold medal game: Top photos from an Olympic instant classic

   From Boldy's opener to Hughes' finish, the top photos capture every swing of a dramatic final.

   ESPN · Feb 22, 1:30 p.m. · Open story

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   Jack Hughes, Connor Hellebuyck lift U.S. to Olympic hockey gold

   Jack Hughes scored the golden goal in 3-on-3 overtime, and Connor Hellebuyck stopped 41 shots as Team USA beat Canada to win the Olympic gold medal in hockey.

   ESPN · Feb 22, 3:05 p.m. · Open story

• Connor McDavidEDM
• Nathan MacKinnonCOL
• Auston MatthewsTOR
• Nikita KucherovTBL
• Leon DraisaitlEDM
• Cale MakarCOL
• David PastrnakBOS
• Kirill KaprizovMIN