Confirmed with Link: Werenski out with facial fractures

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[Double-Shift Lasse]

Not surprising. Heal up, Zach!

 

[gac3378]

Kid is incredibly tough, best wishes in a full recovery

 

[db2011]

Well, that's tough. Gonna miss you, kid, get well soon!

 

[Privet]

Well wishes!

 

[NotWendell]

I've been positive about this team all year, so it pains me to say this: series over.

 

[Cyclones Rock]

To a complete recovery!

 

[spintheblackcircle]

I said this on the mains, wonder what you all think:

I know "It's hockey"....but shouldn't they have done x-rays before sending him back out there?

Especially for a head injury?

 

[MoeBartoli]

Get well Zach. You're a gamer.

 

[Gold Diamond]

Hate to see a young stud defenseman so badly injured on a freak play. Get well soon.

 

[905PENS]

Absolutely terrible news. I'm a hockey fan before im a penguins fan. Was hoping he wouldn't miss any time. Always hate seeing players go down. Thankfully there's no concussion and he should heal up just fine for next year. You've got a promising young player who im confident will have a great career.

 

[JacketsFanWest]

Anyone else would have been flat on the ice after that injury. Unfortunately for the Jackets, Zach's the type of player who can get up and skate off the ice after fracturing his face. And then try to keep playing after being stitched up. Tough luck, but he's got a bright future in the NHL.

 

[We Want Ten]

This kid is just so impressive in every way. I hope he is even better next year.

 

[Monk]

What a bamf. The man-crush is in full bloom now.

 

[MrKelso]

Get well soon, warrior.

 

[MAHJ71]

Depressing. After a depressing ending to Game 3.

 

[LetsGOJackets!!]

What a bamf. The man-crush is in full bloom now.

My man crush started long before this, but him coming in when it was evident that he was hurting so bad really did put that over the top. This kid is a foxhole dude.. he would have your back through hell & high water.. God bless ya kid

 

[H382]

Very similar injury-wise to what happened to my son playing baseball. I feel for Zach and his parents.. I hope he has a quick recovery and no concussion.

Unfortunately for me, my son is 9 and isn't making millions breaking his face. After 6 months, he's finally out of concussion protocol.. What a rollercoaster ride those(concussions) are.

 

[Whale Mingo]

We've suffered our share of injuries to key players here in Pittsburgh so we know how bad it sucks.

Having said that, I respect the guys desire to play and win. Kid came back out and played until his eye swelled shut and he literally couldn't go. You can't teach that.

 

[spintheblackcircle]

Reading that Foligno went up to him and told him "I am proud to be your teammate".

Anyone went to bet against him being the captain when the time comes?

 

[zelbell]

Reading that Foligno went up to him and told him "I am proud to be your teammate".

Anyone went to bet against him being the captain when the time comes?

Being 19 years old and doing something like that just tells you how special of a player this kid is


100% he's our next captain

 

[SuperGenius]

I would normally hesitate to say this about anyone, much less a 19 year old rookie.

This kid is a legend. I simply can not wait to watch his career unfold.

 

[theD86]

He has much of the NHL singing his praises. But, it was said when they drafted him he would wear the "C" in Columbus one day. He did at Michigan

 

[The Jones Zone]

Z had just under 10K twitter followers before game 3

He now has nearly 17K

The Jackets, the city of Columbus are very very blessed to have this Michigan guy on our team

Special player and has the respect of the entire locker room at 19 yrs old

 

[CharlotteJacket]

Portzline said he's done for the series. If the miracle of miracles happens and we come back to beat the Pens, will he be available for the next round if the medical staff approves?