Zach Werenski is comfortable with returning to Columbus next season. Blue Jackets and Werenski issue statements
Darren Dreger: It sounds like Columbus Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell spoke with Zach Werenski and his agent, Judd Moldaver, in an attempt to clear the air and calm things down.
Werenski is okay and comfortable with going back to Columbus next season.
Waddel could approach Werenski with a trade at some point, but it’s not looking like it is on the radar right now.
Columbus Blue Jackets President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Don Waddell and All-Star defenseman Zach Werenski have issued the following statements today. pic.twitter.com/kmNYvDEZfW
— Columbus Blue Jackets (@BlueJacketsNHL) July 1, 2026
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— Columbus Blue Jackets (@BlueJacketsNHL) July 1, 2026
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