COLUMBUS, Ohio — The fact that the Columbus Blue Jackets had agreed to trade defenseman Zach Werenski to the Dallas Stars in early July proves the rumors that swirled across the NHL weren’t without merit.But that Werenski used his no-move clause to shoot down the trade to the Stars — one of the top clubs in the Western Conference — should be clear evidence that Werenski isn’t ready to quit on Columbus just yet.So, where does this matter stand today, about one month before training camps open across the NHL?Werenski met with reporters on Thursday at Nationwide Arena for the first time since he became one of the league’s biggest offseason stories, reiterating his desire to win with the Blue Jackets, the only NHL club he’s ever known.He has two years remaining on his contract, with potential unrestricted free agency looming after the 2027-28 season.“I think everyone knows how much I love this city and how much it means to me, and I would have no issues being here for an even longer time (than his current contract),” Werenski said. “I want to see us in the playoffs and I want to see us make progress, and I feel like we’ve done that.“Winning solves everything, and that’s where we have to get to as a club. We have to raise our standards and expectations, and that starts with myself. I fully plan on doing that this year and being an even better player, a better leader. And, hopefully, that just means I’m here even longer.”Werenski was back in town for a charity function with the Blue Jackets. He’ll return for training camp in early September, he said, but wanted to address the matter before camp to avoid distractions.As he drove into Columbus from his offseason home in the Detroit suburbs, Werenski said he texted his wife, Odette, to say he wishes they were already back in Columbus for good ahead of the season.