Columbus Blue Jackets · #8

Zach Werenski

D · 6'2" · 214 lb · Shoots L

Age 28

Recent seasons

Season	GP	G	A	P
2023–24	70	11	46	57
2024–25	81	23	59	82
2025–26	75	22	59	81
Career	642	135	330	465

Career

0.72

P / GP

465P in 642 GP

Archetype

Elite Offensive D

Role classification

Career stage

Prime

By age + experience

Cap hit (AAV)

$9.58M

Signed through 2028

Career points

465

Regular season

Zach Werenski, a defenseman for the Columbus Blue Jackets, is entering his age-29 season. In 2025-26 he recorded 81 points (22 goals, 59 assists) in 75 games, a 1.08 points-per-game pace, 21 of them on the power play. At 5-on-5 his team controlled 54.8% of the expected goals with him on the ice. Measured against expected goals, his finishing came in at +6.2. HighDanger's model projects 79 points for 2026-27, in a 72 to 86 range. Full season logs, percentile ranks against the league, and comparable players are below.

Recent Season Stats

Season	GP	G	A	P	+/-	PIM	PP	TOI/GP	P/GP
2021–22	68	11	37	48	-15	22	14	25:40	0.71
2022–23	13	3	5	8	-6	0	2	23:36	0.62
2023–24	70	11	46	57	0	22	12	24:27	0.81
2024–25	81	23	59	82	+12	31	25	26:45	1.01
2025–26	75	22	59	81	+7	18	21	26:37	1.08
Career	642	135	330	465	+11	164	138	—	0.72