The Capitals kept building out their forward group by bringing in Boone Jenner on a four-year deal, adding a player who gives them both versatility and bite down the middle or on the wing.
Jenner’s contract is worth $23 million and comes with a $5.75 million average annual value. For Washington, the fit is obvious: the club wanted another scoring option on the left side after loading up on the right with Alex Tuch and Jordan Kyrou, and Jenner gives them that while also filling an important depth need up front.
Last season in Columbus, the 33-year-old produced 13 goals and 25 assists for 38 points in 67 games. Over 13 years with the Blue Jackets, he posted four 20-goal seasons, including three in the last five years, and also wore the captain’s letter over that stretch.
Jenner’s value went beyond the box score in 2024-25. He led Columbus in face-off win percentage at 52.6, finished second on the team with 147 hits, and led all Blue Jackets forwards with 66 blocked shots.
He also arrives with some rare company. Jenner is one of only six NHLers with at least 200 goals and 1,800 hits, joining Alex Ovechkin, Tom Wilson, Brady Tkachuk, Vincent Trocheck and Brayden Schenn.
That combination of center-wing flexibility, penalty-killing ability, two-way reliability and veteran presence is what makes Jenner more than just another roster add for Washington. He’s the kind of player who can slide into different roles and still give a team the same dependable edge.
After the signing, the Capitals are left with $3.475 million in projected cap space, not counting Rasmus Sandin, who can be placed on long-term injured reserve.
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