In a move that has left fans and analysts alike speculating, Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Seth Werenski is set to meet with General Manager Jarmo Kekalainen to discuss his future with the team. The 26-year-old defenseman has been a cornerstone of the Blue Jackets' defense corps, earning a reputation as one of the league's top shutdown defenders. With Werenski's contract set to expire at the end of the season, the meeting raises questions about the team's plans to retain the fan favorite and whether a new deal is in the works. Will Werenski choose to stay in Columbus, or will he test the free agent market, potentially altering the course of the team's future?
Werenski to meet with Blue Jackets GM to discuss future NHL.com