The Blue Jackets hit the halfway mark of their 2024-25 season this week, and among the notable storylines is this one: Zach Werenski is playing like a first-ballot Hall of Famer. Too strong?

Werenski notched an assist, three blocked shots, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the Maple Leafs.

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski was named the National Hockey League’s Third Star for the week ending December 29, the league and club announced today. Winnipeg Jets forward Mark ...

The Blue Jackets jumped up by three goals, which was too much for the struggling Sharks. The Jackets would put away San Jose ...

Werenski scored two goals in Tuesday's 3-2 shootout win over the Flyers.

but that shouldn’t slow down star defenseman Zach Weresnki. Before the shutout at the hands of the Bruins, Werenski led the Blue Jackets with seven assists over the previous two games.

Zach Werenski deserves a serious look in the Norris Trophy conversation this season. Related: The United States Chooses Zach Werenski For The Four Nations Face-Off Team The Columbus Blue Jackets ...