Breaking: Zach Werenski's Fate in Columbus Confirmed

In their first game of the season, the Blue Jackets were left holding their breath for the health of their star defenseman Zach Werenski.

After a major injury left him sidelined almost all season last year, he was looking forward to come back and play 82 games.

However, he had to leave the ice after a knee-on-knee collision with Garnet Hathaway.

Now, Columbus' head coach provided a major update on Werenski's injury.

Pascal Vincent, the Blue Jackets' head coach, revealed that the injury doesn't appear to be long-term.

More details should be unveiled soon. In the meantime, let's hope that he won't miss significant time for the second straight season.

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