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Zach Werenski

Defenseman · Columbus Blue Jackets

2015 Draft, Rd 1 Pick 8 (#8) — Columbus Blue Jackets

Age 286'2"214 lbsShoots LeftGrosse Pointe, USA

Current Season

GP

75

Goals

22

Assists

59

Points

81

+/-

+7

S%

8.5%

Last 5 Games

DateOppGAPTS+/-SOGTOI
Apr 14vs WSH000-1325:59
Apr 12vs BOS000+1830:27
Apr 11@ MTL0110425:42
Apr 9@ BUF000-3528:46
Apr 7@ DET1120633:26

Career Stats

Contract

Cap Hit

$9.58M

Total Value

$57.50M

Expires

6 yrs · 2027-2028

Status

Then UFA

No Move Clause · Modified Trade Clause - 2027-28 season – 10 team trade list

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Recent Stories

Game Recap
Dahlin Deserves Norris Over Makar

Rasmus Dahlin builds an ironclad case for the 2025-26 Norris Trophy ahead of Cale Makar and Zach Werenski. The Sabres blueliner dominates minutes and drives play like few others this year. Voters face a tough call, but Dahlin's impact screams hardware.

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News
Werenski Repeats as Norris Finalist

Columbus' Zach Werenski secures Norris Trophy finalist honors for the second straight season, proving his elite play endures. Back-to-back nods highlight his consistency amid a crowded field of blue-line stars. The Jackets' backbone stands tall as awards deliberations rage on.

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Game Recap
8 Compelling Cases for Werenski's Norris Bid

Zach Werenski's Norris Trophy case builds steam with eight airtight reasons that have voters circling his name. The Blue Jackets blueliner dominates both ends, flashing the two-way mastery that separates contenders from pretenders. Awards season heats up as his stats challenge the field's elite.

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News
Ranking Norris Trio: Werenski's Moment?

The NHL's three Norris finalists face off in a heated ranking that spotlights Zach Werenski's breakout campaign. Analysts dissect stats, impact, and intangibles to crown the league's top blueliner. With the trophy on the line, Werenski's case gains traction in front-office circles.

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Game Recap
Norris Finalists: Makar, Werenski, Dahlin

Cale Makar joins Zach Werenski and Rasmus Dahlin as NHL Norris Trophy finalists, crowning the league's top D-men. These three have redefined the position with point totals that rival forwards and shutdown prowess that wins cups. The winner takes hardware that echoes through Hall of Fame chats for years.

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Draft & Prospects
Dahlin, Makar, Werenski Norris Finalists

The NHL narrows Norris Trophy finalists to Rasmus Dahlin, Cale Makar, and Zach Werenski, pitting blueline beasts against each other. Each guy's logged monster minutes while carrying their clubs through grind-it-out seasons. Voters face a nightmare picking one, with legacies on the line in this star-studded trio.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are Zach Werenski's stats this season?
Zach Werenski has 22 goals and 59 assists for 81 points in 75 games this season.
What team does Zach Werenski play for?
Zach Werenski is a defenseman for the Columbus Blue Jackets.
What is Zach Werenski's contract?
Zach Werenski has a cap hit of $9.58M with 2 years remaining. He will be an unrestricted free agent (UFA) when the contract expires.
When was Zach Werenski drafted?
Zach Werenski was drafted in the 2015 NHL Draft by the Columbus Blue Jackets in Round 1, Pick 8 (8 overall).
Where is Zach Werenski from?
Zach Werenski is 28 years old and was born in Grosse Pointe, USA.