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Zach Werenski Injured; Blue Jackets GM Leaves After 17 Years

12/22/2025

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Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski left Saturday's game after blocking Troy Terry's shot and collapsing on the ice.
X-rays revealed no broken bones, keeping Werenski day-to-day.
Werenski has 14 goals and 40 points this season, leading the Blue Jackets.
The Blue Jackets announced assistant general manager Josh Flynn will leave to join the Buffalo Sabres, ending his 17-year tenure.

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Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski left Saturday's game after blocking Troy Terry's shot and collapsing on the ice.
X-rays revealed no broken bones, keeping Werenski day-to-day.
Werenski has 14 goals and 40 points this season, leading the Blue Jackets.
The Blue Jackets announced assistant general manager Josh Flynn will leave to join the Buffalo Sabres, ending his 17-year tenure.