Werenski speaks out about the future of his time in Columbus .

Count me as a person who will be rooting for Columbus this year. When news first came out that Zack Werenski made public that he would not be resigning with the Blue Jackets earlier this summer I have to admit my stomach dropped. I am not specifically a Columbus fan but I felt for the fan base who have so heartily supported the Jackets. Columbus is not talked about enough about how much their fans have supported them. The Blue Jackets have a very passionate fan support that is load and proud and it pained me a bit to think of where the state of the club would be if they lost the best player that has dawned their Jersey. This statement by Zach to me is something to celebrate. Winning is something that all players desire and I understand why a player would want to move on if they felt it wasn't going to happen in the city they play for (See Dylan Larkin). The challenge to win in Columbus is real as they have not had much success in their time in the league but here is hope that it changes now. No fans deserve it more.