What happened: Werenski took part in this year's NHL Media Tour in Las Vegas after his Norris Trophy season. The stop adds another league event to his preseason schedule ahead of the 2025-26 campaign.

Why it matters: As the reigning Norris winner, Werenski is one of the NHL's central preseason faces and a natural draw for league-wide media obligations. The attention also lands with Werenski expecting trade talk to persist until an extension, with no new deal available until July 1, 2027.

What to watch: Training camp is the next checkpoint for any fresh update on Werenski's contract outlook. Once on-ice sessions open, the focus shifts from tour stops to how he enters the new season.