Zach Werenski blocked a trade from the Columbus Blue Jackets to the Dallas Stars on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, according to reports from Pro Hockey Rumors and The New York Times. The reigning Norris Trophy winner used his no-movement clause to veto the deal before issuing a joint statement with the team reaffirming his commitment … Read more
Zach Werenski, the reigning Norris Trophy winner and Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman, has signaled he does not want to be traded to the San Jose Sharks, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet and CBS Sports. With his contract expiring after the 2027-28 season, Werenski’s future hangs on where he can secure both a championship-caliber team … Read more
The Columbus Blue Jackets announced on Thursday, June 25, 2026, the acquisition of right wing Valeri Nichushkin from the Colorado Avalanche, according to a team press release. The trade was confirmed by the National Hockey League’s (NHL) transaction log, which listed the swap as finalized. No further details about the terms of the deal were … Read more
The Edmonton Oilers appointed Mike Babcock as their 19th head coach on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, marking his return to the NHL after a seven-year absence. The decision follows a league investigation into his 2023 departure from the Columbus Blue Jackets, which ultimately found no basis to restrict his employment in the league. NHL Investigation … Read more
Zach Werenski becomes the sixth American defenseman to win the Norris Trophy, capping a historic 2025-26 season where he shattered Blue Jackets records and led all NHL blueliners in even-strength production. Zach Werenski has done what no American defenseman has accomplished since Brian Leetch in the early 1990s: win back-to-back 80-point seasons and claim the … Read more
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“Blue Jackets” won with the result 4:1 (1:0, 2:1, 1:0), and Merzlikin was recognized as the first star of the game. The Latvian goalkeeper saved 30 of 31 shots, or 96.8% of shots. This season, as a whole, Merzlikin, who lost the position of the first goalkeeper of the “Blue Jackets”, played in 16 games, … Read more
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Dean Evason never saw it coming. On Monday, an off day for the Columbus Blue Jackets after flying back from Salt Lake City the night before, Evason was summoned to Nationwide Arena via text message by general manager Don Waddell. “I walked in, and (assistant coach) Steve McCarthy was there,” Evason told … Read more
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“Lightning” was superior with 5-4 (0-0, 3-0, 1-4, 0-0, 2-0), winning the fourth victory in a row. Girgenson was on the field for 14 minutes and 52 seconds, of which two minutes and 44 seconds he played in the minority. The Latvian forward made two shots on goal in the allotted time, used two power … Read more
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On the other hand, Merzlikin is the 12th weakest in the number of shots saved with 87.9%. Also in this indicator, Pickard is the worst, having saved 85.1%. Jett Greaves, who has relatively little NHL experience, has outplayed Merzlikin this season. The 24-year-old Canadian has saved 90.5% of shots and allowed 2.75 goals in 20 … Read more
Posted 12/12/25, 6:01 pm by Edgar Jibran | Modified 12/13/25 a 1:02 a.m. in NHL Prediction The NHL calendar next Saturday, December 13 will bring with it an Inter-Conference confrontation that aims to be spectacular between the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Vegas Golden Knights, teams that will meet at 6:00 p.m. in Central Mexico. For … Read more