Werenski replacing Seth Jones on Metro Division All-Star roster
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Columbus Blue Jackets rearguard Seth Jones will miss the All-Star festivities this weekend in Tampa due to illness, but one of his teammates is stepping up in his absence.
On Friday the NHL announced that Blue Jackets D-man Zach Werenski will be taking Jones' spot on the Metropolitan Division's roster for Sunday afternoon's clash of All-Star talent.
Werenski, 20, is having another stellar campaign in his second full season in the NHL, notching 11 goals and 11 assists while anchoring Columbus' top defensive pairing along with Jones.
This will be the first All-Star game of Werenski's career.
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