Zach Werenski wins the James Norris Memorial Trophy as the NHL's best defenseman!
Werenski was the top vote getter on 113 of 198 ballots. #CBJ
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We are saddened and heartbroken to share the news of the passing of Kyle Busch, a two-time Cup champion and one of our sport's greatest and fiercest drivers. He was 41 years old.
We extend our deepest condolences to the Busch family, Richard Childress Racing and the entire motorsports community.
The James Norris Memorial Trophy finalists are in! ๐ #NHLAwards
The trophy is presented annually to the defenseman who demonstrates the greatest all-around ability at the position.
THE BONES ERA CONTINUES ๐ฅ
We've signed Rick Bowness to a contract that will keep him with the club during the 2026-27 season!
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With a goal and an assist vs. Detroit, Zach Werenski has recorded 80 points this season (22-58-80, 71 GP).
He becomes the 5th U.S.-born blueliner in NHL history with multiple 80-point campaigns, and just the 3rd in consecutive seasons, after posting 23-59-82 in 81 GP in 2024-25.
Breaking: The Columbus Blue Jackets have traded for Conor Garland from the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for a 2026 third-round pick and a 2028 second-round pick, the team announced Thursday.
Updating the stats: #CBJ D Zach Werenski with Team USA since last February (4 Nations, Worlds and Olympics)
17 games
18 points (2-16-18)
Plus-20 rating
๐ฅ Worlds gold medal
๐ฅ Olympic gold medal