Columbus Blue Jackets fans are holding their breath as star defenseman Zach Werenski reaffirms his commitment to the team, but the real question remains: can they keep him beyond his current contract? A recent trend in the NHL has seen top talent flee teams that fail to offer long-term deals, and the Blue Jackets are keenly aware of this risk. As they navigate these delicate negotiations, they can take a page out of the Vancouver Canucks' playbook - or rather, what not to do. Alex Jiang's in-depth analysis reveals the mistakes that led to the departure of Quinn Hughes, and what the Blue Jackets can learn from their Canadian counterparts to secure Werenski's future with the team.

After Zach Werenski doubled down on his commitment to sticking with the Columbus Blue Jackets, there's still work to be done to convince him to stay beyond his contract. Alex Jiang explores what they can learn from the Vancouver Canucks' mistakes that led to Quinn Hughes' departure.