Top Players Signal Exit

NHL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 27, 2026 · 1m

The Blue Jackets’ draft night excitement over Oscar Hemming was quickly drowned out by shocking news: key players Kirill Marchenko and Zach Werenski are both signaling they don’t plan to re-sign. The GM was blindsided by Marchenko’s public stance, calling it unusual for such intentions to leak so early. With both stars under contract but clearly seeking exits, the team now faces a brutal choice—trade them for assets or endure the distraction. Fans are reeling, and the franchise’s future hangs in the balance as leadership scrambles to understand why their core is dissatisfied and what it will…