In a potential blockbuster trade that could shake up the NHL, The Hockey News explores a scenario where the Columbus Blue Jackets part ways with defenseman Zach Werenski. The trade in question involves the Utah Jazz's new ownership group, which has also acquired a stake in the Las Vegas-based professional football team, the Las Vegas Raiders, and is rumored to be eyeing a bid for the National Hockey League's (NHL) expansion team in Utah, dubbed the Utah Mammoth. Werenski, a top-pairing defenseman and one of the Blue Jackets' most valuable assets, could be the key piece in a trade that would bring NHL hockey to the Beehive State for the first time. As the NHL continues to expand its reach, this trade scenario highlights the growing interest in the league and the potential for major deals that could reshape the league's landscape.
Zach Werenski Trade Scenario #3: Utah Mammoth The Hockey News