A weekly gauge of the players who are controlling substantial buzz around the league. When a player is included on this list it may not be a good thing -- it means that they are capturing a large amount of the hockey world's attention.

Columbus Blue Jackets captain Boone Jenner, forward Kirill Marchenko and defenseman Zach Werenski talk returning from injuries, 4 Nations break

American defenseman Zach Werenski said Saturday night he knew the boos were going to happen and it was obvious they "didn't like it."

Zach Werenski and his Team USA mates are going to have their hands full tonight against Canada. Will Werenski be leaned on or will his minutes be paired down like they were in the first game these two teams played last week?

Werenski collects another assist in victory, which started with three fights after fans in Montreal booed the U.S. anthem again.

Blue Jackets' Werenski acts as U.S. catalyst to spark huge night for Tkachuk brothers in 6-1 victory over Finland to open 4 Nations action.

Columbus Blue Jackets' defensement Zach Werenski has extended his point streak to 22 games. In the game last night against the Chicago Blackhawks, he recorded a three point night including a breakaway goal.

Star Game, top stars from four nations are facing off in a tourney played in Boston and Montreal. Why it matters: The 4 Nations Face-Off is meant to herald the NHL's return to the Winter Olympics. Teams from the U.

Zach Werenski did everything he could, but the U.S. couldn't overcome a player shortage on Thursday against Sweden.

Zach Werenski is having a career year with the Columbus Blue Jackets. The 27-year-old defenseman leads the Blue Jackets in scoring and is near the top of the NH

The CBJ defenseman is tied for the tournament scoring lead through three games as the United States has advanced to Thursday's title game