Social media reactions to Blue Jackets, Zach Werenski trade drama

Nora Igelnik, Columbus DispatchThu, Jul 2, 2026·1 min read

According to media reports, Zach Werenski wanted traded, then he rejected a proposed trade to the Dallas Stars, and then he issued a statement that said he wanted to win in Columbus.

Werenski, 28, has spent his entire 10-year NHL career with the Columbus Blue Jackets, but in all that time, he's never given fans such a case of whiplash. You could see that online.

Here's a roundup of some of the social media reactions.

Dispatch Reporter Nora Igelnik can be reached at nigelnik@dispatch.com.

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