NHL club in Dallas; 1999 Stanley Cup champions and long-standing Central Division contender.
Norris Trophy winner Zach Werenski has reaffirmed his commitment to the Columbus Blue Jackets after a proposed trade to Dallas did not materialize. General manager Don Waddell says discussions with Werenski and his family were resolved, and the star defenseman intends to stay in Columbus to help push the team back into the playoffs this season.
Amazon Prime Video has reached a multi-year deal to carry exclusive local streaming of NHL games for six teams in their regional markets, starting in the 2026-27 season. The Hurricanes, Ducks, Blue Jackets, Stars, Wild and Blues will stream live games, plus pre- and post-game shows, in their home regions. The NHL says clubs selected the Amazon offer after evaluating proposals from multiple partners.