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\nThe three players involved in Zach Werenski’s blocked trade have just been revealed
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A major trade nearly came together in the NHL. Zach Werenski blocked a trade that would have sent him to the Dallas Stars, as you probably already knew.<\/p>\n
However, the interesting part here is that reporter Elliotte Friedman has now revealed the three players involved in the agreed-upon trade between the Blue Jackets and the Stars.<\/p>\n
In short, Dallas was prepared to pay a hefty price.<\/p>\n
Defenseman Thomas Harley was part of the return, along with Mavrik Bourque, but Werenski never agreed to waive his clause.<\/p>\n
Zach Werenski’s no-movement clause blocks major Stars trade<\/p>\n
Werenski exercised his right.<\/p>\n
His no-movement clause allowed him to refuse the trade.<\/p>\n
It is a reminder of the power players have.<\/p>\n
For Dallas, it is a great opportunity that slipped away. The Stars would have added an elite defenseman to their lineup.<\/p>\n
Having Zach Werenski and Miro Heiskanen<\/a> on the same defensive corps would have been absolutely incredible.It is the second case of its kind this summer. Nikita Zadorov<\/a> also blocked a trade to Edmonton recently.<\/p>\n Yes, players are gaining more and more control over their own destinies in the modern NHL.<\/p>\n Zach Werenski, 28, recorded 81 points in 75 games this season, including 22 goals, earning the prestigious Norris Trophy, awarded to the National Hockey League’s top defenseman.<\/p>\n Previously on Montreal Hockey Fanatics<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t
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