The Columbus Blue Jackets’ star player Zach Werenski has made it clear that he does not intend to sign a contract extension with the team, ahead of the new season. While the team had decided to make his move to the Dallas Stars, it seems Zach Werenski had other plans. Amid all the mess, the Anaheim Ducks and the Carolina Hurricanes have emerged as potential landing spots for him.The Columbus Blue Jackets’ star player Zach Werenski has made it clear that he does not intend to sign a contract extension with the team. While the team had decided to make his move to the Dallas Stars, it seems Zach Werenski had other plans. Amid all the mess, the Anaheim Ducks and the Carolina Hurricanes have emerged as potential landing spots for him.Category DetailsPlayerZach WerenskiCurrent TeamColumbus Blue JacketsRumored TeamsTampa Bay Lightning, Toronto Maple Leafs, Dallas Stars, Carolina HurricanesContract Status2 Years Remaining (UFA in 2028)Salary Cap Hit (New Team)$9.58 Million AAV (Full No-Movement Clause intact)Trade LikelihoodModerate Latest Insider UpdateAnaheim Ducks and the Carolina Hurricanes have emerged as potential landing spots for him.Which teams are interested in Zach Werenski?In the last few weeks, a number of teams have been linked to the Columbus Blue Jackets’ star player, Zach Werenski. As per NHL insiders, it seems the Anaheim Ducks and the Carolina Hurricanes could be eyeing him.What are insiders saying about the trade rumors?A few days ago, Adam Gretz of Bleacher Report noted, “The Ducks are building a potentially impressive team in the Western Conference with one of the best young forward groups in the NHL, led by Leo Carlsson, Beckett Sennecke, and Cutter Gauthier. But for as good as the forward group is, and for as big a step forward as the team took this season by making the playoffs, there are still some big questions on the defense in terms of both quality and quantity. Werenski would be a huge addition to an on-the-rise team and give a potentially outstanding 1-2 punch along with Jackson LaCombe down the left side of the defense.:Adam Gretz of Bleacher Report added Carolina Hurricanes as he wrote, “Yes, it is in the division. Yes, that would be tough for Columbus fans -- and perhaps even Columbus management -- to accept. But Carolina would be a potential landing spot for any star-level player who becomes available at the moment. Not only are they the Stanley Cup champions, which should make them an attractive destination for players, but they also have an aggressive front office unafraid of blockbusters. They also have salary cap flexibility, given that most of their core is locked into team-friendly contracts, and they have a ton of trade assets at their disposal, including four first-round picks over the next three years.”Contract details and salary cap implicationsThe Columbus Blue Jackets’ star player Zach Werenski is in the fifth year of his $57.5 million contract with the team.Trading him would instantly clear off a whopping $9.5 million from the Columbus Blue Jackets’ books and the team would be hit with no dead money.How will the trade affect the teams?For the Carolina Hurricanes, trading for Zach Werenski remains affordable as he could boost their defense.For the Anaheim Ducks, trading for Zach Werenski remains expensive and would require major contract changes.