Zach Werenski enters 2026-27 season following Norris Trophy win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 10:26 AM
Last updated Sep 4, 2026
Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski enters the 2026-27 NHL season after securing the Norris Trophy as the league’s top defender. The 29-year-old recorded 22 goals and 59 assists across 75 games during the 2025-26 campaign. His performance last year followed a 2024-25 season where he tallied 23 goals and 82 points in 81 games. As the top player for the Blue Jackets, Werenski remains a central component of the team's postseason ambitions. Projections for the upcoming season place his point total at 82. The team relies on his health and continued performance to remain competitive in the standings.
- •Zach Werenski won his first career Norris Trophy in 2026.
- •He recorded 81 points in 75 games last season.
- •The 29-year-old defenseman has posted at least 81 points in each of the last two seasons.
- •Projected point total for the upcoming season is 82.
- 10:26 AMYahoo Sports — Blue Jackets' 2026-27 Player Preview: Zach Werenski
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