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Blue Jackets Defenseman Fires Back at Irrelevance Claims

11/22/2025

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Zach Werenski, defenseman for the Columbus Blue Jackets, dismissed Bill Simmons' claim that the team is the most irrelevant franchise.
Bill Simmons, a sportswriter, made the assertion during a podcast, citing the Blue Jackets' limited playoff success.
The Columbus Blue Jackets responded on social media.
The response fell flat.
Despite being the least successful NHL franchise, the Blue Jackets have a promising young core and potential for future success.

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Zach Werenski, defenseman for the Columbus Blue Jackets, dismissed Bill Simmons' claim that the team is the most irrelevant franchise.
Bill Simmons, a sportswriter, made the assertion during a podcast, citing the Blue Jackets' limited playoff success.
The Columbus Blue Jackets responded on social media.
The response fell flat.
Despite being the least successful NHL franchise, the Blue Jackets have a promising young core and potential for future success.