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Defenseman•#8Zach Werenski is a 28-year-old defenseman for the Columbus Blue Jackets. Selected 8th overall by CBJ in the 2015 NHL Draft. Born in Grosse Pointe, USA.
In 2025-26, Zach has been a consistent offensive contributor with 21 goals and 57 assists for 78 points in 69 games. He averages 1.13 points per game on 26:26 of ice time. Primarily a playmaker, Zach's game is built around creating chances for teammates.
21
Goals
57
Assists
#13 NHL
78
Points
#21 NHL
Full statistical breakdown for the 2025-26 regular season.
69
GP
21
G
57
A
78
P
+11
+/-
234
S
9.0%
S%
20
PPP
1.13
P/GP
3.4
S/GP
26:26
TOI/G
Performance in the last five games played.
| Date | Opp | G | A | P | +/- | S | TOI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2 | @ CAR | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 22:12 |
| Mar 31 | vs CAR | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 3 | 27:29 |
| Mar 29 | vs BOS | 0 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 2 | 30:11 |
| Mar 28 | vs SJS |
Skill profile, on-ice impact metrics, and season projections based on 2025-26 data.
Percentile Rankings vs. NHL Defensemen
96
Offense
70
Defense
83
Overall
Percentile ranks across 6 skill dimensions vs. all NHL defensemen. Larger shape = more complete player.
Scouting Take
Displays elite offensive production, elite finishing ability, exceptional playmaking, power play specialist.
On-ice impact mirrored side by side. Equal bars = balanced. Asymmetry = one-dimensional.
The Gap
26-pt spreadThe 26-point spread between offensive (96th) and defensive (70th) percentiles is significant for a defenseman. Elite offensive creation but defensive liability.
Percentile ranks across 6 skill dimensions.
Scouting Take
Displays elite offensive production, elite finishing ability, exceptional playmaking, power play specialist.
On-ice impact mirrored side by side.
The Gap
26-pt spreadThe 26-point spread between offensive (96th) and defensive (70th) percentiles is significant for a defenseman. Elite offensive creation but defensive liability.
Season-by-season NHL regular season statistics throughout Zach Werenski's career.
| Season | Team | GP | G | A | P | +/- | S | S% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25-262025-26 | CBJ | 69 | 21 | 57 | 78 | +11 | 234 | 9.0% |
| 24-252024-25 | CBJ | 81 | 23 | 59 | 82 | +12 | 298 | 7.7% |
Top teammates by points on the Columbus Blue Jackets this season.
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| 0 |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| 3 |
| 30:51 |
| Mar 26 | @ MTL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 27:21 |
End of Season Statistical Forecast
5
games remaining
Goals
23
Current: 21
Assists
61
Current: 57
Points
84
Current: 78
Strong production expected. Most likely outcome is 81-89 points, establishing this player as a top-line contributor.
0.0%
Art Ross
Most Points
0.0%
Rocket
Most Goals
1.4%
Playmaker
Most Assists
Projections based on current pace extrapolated to 82 games with variance modeling.
| 23-242023-24 | CBJ | 70 | 11 | 46 | 57 | 0 | 202 | 5.4% |
| 22-232022-23 | CBJ | 13 | 3 | 5 | 8 | -6 | 41 | 7.3% |
| 21-222021-22 | CBJ | 68 | 11 | 37 | 48 | -15 | 216 | 5.1% |
| 20-212020-21 | CBJ | 35 | 7 | 13 | 20 | -9 | 79 | 8.9% |
| 19-202019-20 | CBJ | 63 | 20 | 21 | 41 | +9 | 187 | 10.7% |
| 18-192018-19 | CBJ | 82 | 11 | 33 | 44 | -12 | 168 | 6.6% |
| 17-182017-18 | CBJ | 77 | 16 | 21 | 37 | +8 | 207 | 7.7% |
| 16-172016-17 | CBJ | 78 | 11 | 36 | 47 | +17 | 188 | 5.9% |
| Career | --- | 636 | 134 | 328 | 462 | +15 | 1820 | 7.4% |
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