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Sharks pursue Werenski as Blue Jackets field trade offers

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 3:41 PM

Last updated Jun 28, 2026

Sharks pursue Werenski as Blue Jackets field trade offers

Summary

The San Jose Sharks have expressed interest in Zach Werenski, the Norris Trophy winner who is now available for trade. The Columbus Blue Jackets are taking calls regarding the 28-year-old defenseman, who has two years left on his contract at an average annual value of $9.583 million. Columbus General Manager Don Waddell wants ready-to-play NHL talent in return. The Sharks' considerable asset pool, even after trading William Eklund, positions them among several teams vying for Werenski. In addition, the Sharks recently drafted Alexander Karmanov, who stands at seven feet tall, making him the tallest player in NHL Draft history.

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By the Numbers

•Sharks interested in trade for Zach Werenski from Blue Jackets.
•Werenski has two years remaining on his contract.
•Columbus seeks NHL-ready players in potential trades.
•Alexander Karmanov drafted as the tallest player in NHL Draft history.
•Sharks have a deep asset pool despite recent trades.

Latest Updates

3:41 PMYahoo Sports — SJHN Daily: Sharks Want Werenski, Get to Know Karmanov

What they're saying

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This year’s Norris Trophy winner is officially on the market. And Pierre LeBrun is reporting that the San Jose Sharks are interested. The Columbus Blue Jackets have begun fielding trade calls 0n Zach Werenski. The 28-year-old left-handed defenseman has two years left on his contract at $9.583 million AAV and is not looking to sign […] The post SJHN Daily: Sharks Want Werenski, Get to Know Karmanov appeared first on San Jose Hockey Now.
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