Werenski sets Blue Jackets' rookie point record

Zach Werenski is the most productive rookie in Columbus Blue Jackets history.

The 19-year-old collected an assist on Nick Foligno's first-period goal Friday night against the Buffalo Sabres, notching his 40th point to pass Rick Nash for top spot on the franchise's all-time rookie points list.

Werenski's achievement is impressive for a couple of reasons. For one, he's a defenseman, and secondly, he needed only 66 games to hit the 40-point mark, whereas Nash required 74 to put up his 39 points in 2002-03.

It was also good news for his bank account.

A lucrative night for impressive #CBJ rookie Zach Werenski. He triggers two $212,500 entry-level bonuses: 40 points and .49 points per game.

- Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) March 11, 2017

The Blue Jackets' eighth overall pick in 2015 ranks sixth on the NHL's rookie points list this season, and has more points than any other rookie blue-liner in 2016-17.

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