Sam O’Reilly<\/a> and JJ Moser, along with additional pieces.<\/p>\nWerenski is obviously no ordinary defenseman. The 28-year-old recorded 81 points, including 22 goals, in 75 games last season.<\/p>\n
That kind of production puts him among the absolute elite in the league. His $9.58 million cap hit certainly reflects his status as a premier player.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, JJ Moser is a dependable 26-year-old defenseman who posted a +41 rating last season.<\/p>\n
“David Pagnotta: Regarding the Zach Werenski\/Lightning rumors: “I think it was Sam O’Reilly and JJ Moser in a package; there’s more to it; those were the names that I’d heard”. – Leafs Morning Take.”<\/p>\n
JJ Moser and Sam O’Reilly Were Reportedly the Price Tampa Bay Was Willing to Pay<\/p>\n
Losing Moser would have been a significant blow to the Lightning’s blue line.<\/p>\n
He is one of the NHL’s top defensive defensemen while also being capable of contributing offensively.<\/p>\n
Since then, the Blue Jackets have, of course, announced that they are no longer willing to entertain offers for Werenski, but I truly believe they are only postponing the issue until a later date.<\/p>\n
Tampa Bay has never been afraid to make blockbuster moves under Julien BriseBois.<\/p>\n
The general manager built his reputation on bold trades, and you can be sure he will be ready to pick up the phone again if Werenski becomes available.<\/p>\n
We’ll continue to monitor this situation closely, but for now, the Blue Jackets appear to have simply put a bandage on the Zach Werenski situation, as the 2026 Norris Trophy winner.<\/p>\n
Previously on Montreal Hockey Fanatics<\/p>\n
POLL<\/p>\n
7 HOURS AGO|60 ANSWERS<\/p>\n
The two players the Lightning reportedly offered for Zach Werenski have been revealed<\/p>\n
Which one is better, in your opinion?<\/p>\n
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