Everyone assumed Capitals general manager Chris Patrick was finished addressing the forward position after the Capitals acquired Jordan Kyrou and Alex Tuch in the week leading up to the NHL draft. He wasn’t. Patrick signed former Columbus Blue Jackets’ captain Boone Jenner on the first day of free agency to 4 year $5.75 million per year contract, adding a versatile veteran player to an already strong forward group. Now, the Caps have arguable the best roster in the league and should be considered a favorite to win the Stanley Cup next June.
"“When I did get the call from Washington, it really excited me. It just felt like the right move.”"Boone Jenner 7-3 Caps introductory call
The fact Jenner can play center and adds depth to a team already stacked down the middle, with Sourdif, Dylan Strome, Pierre-Luc Dubois, and Ilya Protas manning the middle. Teams strong down the middle of the ice have a better chance to win a Stanley Cup, where depth is vital for a long postseason run. In 2018, when Nicklas Backstrom broke his finger, the Caps leaned on Chandler Stephenson and Shane Gersich to pick up the slack until Backstrom could return.
Jenner played 13 seasons with Columbus, the last five as the Jacket’s captain, before he signed with Washington. He has 421 points in 808 games played and after so long in Columbus. With his veteran savvy and strong leadership skills, Jenner adds another leader to an already tight locker room.
"“I was just timing-wise for myself…to go try something new.” "Jenner Caps introductory call 7-3-26
Jenner excels at the faceoff dot, where he has a career 54 percent faceoff percentage. Last season the Capitals won 49 percent for their faceoffs, Sourdif only about 46 percent. Jenner can help Sourdif improve and take important faceoffs when needed. This Was one of the areas the Capitals needed to address, and by adding Jenner, they bring in one of the best in the league.
Jenner played 13 seasons with Columbus, the last five as the Jacket’s captain, before he signed with Washington. He has 421 points in 808 games played and after so long in Columbus. With his veteran savvy and strong leadership skills, Jenner adds another leader to an already tight locker room, one of the reasons he chose to sign with the Caps.
“The versatility I can bring can be valuable up and down the lineup,” Jenner said. “I’m going to do anything that’s best for the team."
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