Overview
- ESPN analyst Kevin Weekes said on the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft on Saturday that he has heard Boone Jenner linked to the Washington Capitals, a media report repeated by multiple outlets.
- Jenner will become an unrestricted free agent on July 1 after a 13-season career with the Columbus Blue Jackets in which he played 808 games and served as team captain.
- Last season Jenner scored 38 points (13 goals, 25 assists) in 67 games and logged time on power play and penalty kill units, giving him versatility as a center or left wing.
- The Capitals are reported to have roughly $14–14.3 million in projected cap space after adding Jordan Kyrou and Alex Tuch, and that room is expected to be largely held for Alex Ovechkin’s potential return and a right-shot defenseman.
- Reports note Jenner’s role declined last season and extension talks with Columbus stalled, making his departure likely and making him a possible bottom-six leader and special-teams option if Washington signs him.