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Updated · NHL.com · Jun 26Werenski to Meet Blue Jackets GM on Future Before 2027-28 Contract Expiry
3 articles · Updated · NHL.com · Jun 26Summary
- Zach Werenski is set to meet Blue Jackets general manager Don Waddell in a discussion that could shape whether the star defenseman stays in Columbus.
- The 29-year-old Norris Trophy winner has not indicated whether he wants to sign on beyond his current deal, test free agency or seek a trade.
- Werenski’s contract runs through the 2027-28 season, making the meeting an early but important marker for Columbus’ long-term roster plans.
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Can new management finally break the Blue Jackets' curse of losing its biggest stars? With two stars wanting out, can Columbus finally escape its cycle of rebuilding?