Werenski Stays, Hughes Talks, Moves Ahead | NHL News

Zach Werenski’s made it clear he wants to stay with Columbus long-term, calling the city home and dismissing trade rumors as noise — while also expecting Adam Fantilli’s contract to be sorted soon. Meanwhile, Quinn Hughes’ contract talks with Minnesota are heating up, with a potential three-year deal that could leave him hitting free agency at the same time as his brother Jack. In Montreal, restricted free agents Arber Xhekaj and Zachary Bolduc may become sign-and-trade targets before camp, especially as the Canadiens seek a second-line center. And in Ottawa, GM Steve Staios is still building, hinting at more moves after signing William Eklund — and making extending Drake Batherson his top priority. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f7052d31da497409