With Zach Werenski's future with the Columbus Blue Jackets generating no shortage of headlines in recent days, the defenseman and general manager Don Waddell each released statements Wednesday explaining the situation.
Gudbranson has spent the last four seasons with Columbus, providing depth on the back end.
Many of the notable (and not-so-notable) unrestricted free agents found new homes in free agency on Wednesday. But that was just Day 1. There's still a whole summer ahead for those who didn't sign to find themselves a team. Here now, we present the Top 10 UFAs that are still available as of the start of July 2nd—Day 2 of NHL free agency. Alex Ovechkin Anthony Mantha Patrick Kane Logan Stanley Claude Giroux Patrik Laine Vladimir Tarasenko John Klingberg Michael Bunting Eeli Tolvanen Okay,...
A dizzying offseason reshaping of the New York Rangers roster now includes the long-awaited trade of Vincent Trocheck, though not […]
Zach Werenski is no longer on the trade market. The Blue Jackets announced the news in a statement from the 2026 Norris Trophy winner toward the end of the first day of free agency. Statement from Zach Werenski Don and I have had very open and honest dialogue since the season ended. Ideally, this wouldn’t
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Sillinger have been with the Blue Jackets his entire professional career, but has mostly been in the AHL.
Tuesday night was a whirlwind of activity around the Zach Werenski situation. Wednesday became a day of trying to calm the situation down. At least for now, that seems to…
Werenski has been the subject of many trade rumors in recent weeks, but he’ll remain a Blue Jacket for the time being.
Jenner’s new contract with the Capitals carries an average annual value of $5.75 million.
The Washington Capitals have signed center Boone Jenner to a four-year contract worth $23 million, carrying an average annual value of $5.75 million, according to Mark Scheig. Jenner was selected…
Boone Jenner is officially making his way from one Metropolitan Division team to another. After ESPN’s Kevin Weekes linked the Washington Capitals to the former Columbus Blue Jackets captain at the 2026 NHL Draft last Friday, the Caps have indeed inked Jenner to a contract on the first day of free agency. Jenner’s deal is
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Both are expected to spend the 2026-27 season with the AHL’s Cleveland Monsters.
Columbus Blue Jackets star Zach Werenski prefers to be traded to the Tampa Bay Lightning, according to TSN's Pierre LeBrun.
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...
Lomberg’s new contract with Columbus is reportedly worth $1.3 million per season.
Columbus Blue Jackets D-man Zach Werenski released a statement after reportedly vetoing a trade to the Dallas Stars. Here are the latest updates on July 1.
Granato was last seen in the NHL as head coach of the Buffalo Sabres. He joins the veteran Rick Bowness in Columbus.
The day is here. Free agency kicks off at 12:00 PM ET. The pool is not as deep as expected, […]
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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...
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 appears to be on his way out of the door in Columbus, but his inevitable landing spot is not going to be with the Dallas Stars. The long-time Blue Jackets alternate captain and most recent Norris Trophy recipient declined to waive his no-movement clause to complete a trade to the Stars on Wednesday.
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Harley was reportedly one of the pieces going back to Columbus in the vetoed trade.
The 2026 Development Camp is underway for the Columbus Blue Jackets. It features each of the four first-round picks from 2024-2026. Cayden Lindstrom (2024) is attending his third development camp.…
The Columbus Blue Jackets have named Trent Vogelhuber as an assistant coach for the NHL club, and have hired Nick Bootland to succeed Vogelhuber as head coach of the AHL’s Cleveland Monsters.
The Columbus Blue Jackets opened up their team development camp with a split squad of recent draftees from their past three draft classes, as well as other camp invitees who…