Zach Werenski vetoes trade to Stars, remains with Blue Jackets
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 4:54 AM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
Zach Werenski, a defenseman for the Columbus Blue Jackets, has exercised his veto power and declined a trade to the Dallas Stars. The decision was confirmed by an NHL source to ESPN. Werenski's rejection of the deal keeps him in Columbus, where he has been a key player since joining the team. The Blue Jackets will now explore other options to bolster their roster ahead of the upcoming season.
- •Zach Werenski plays for the Columbus Blue Jackets.
- •He vetoed a trade to the Dallas Stars.
- •His decision keeps him in Columbus.
- •An NHL source confirmed the news to ESPN.
- 5:45 AMESPN — Source: Blue Jackets' Werenski vetoes Stars deal
"Blue Jackets star defenseman Zach Werenski has vetoed a trade to the Stars, an NHL source confirmed to ESPN.
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