SIGNED: Boone Jenner Signs With Eastern Conference Team
Washington has signed Jenner to a four-year, $23 million contract, with senior vice president and general manager Chris Patrick announcing the deal.
The contract carries a $5.75 million average annual value.
Jenner spent his entire NHL career with the Columbus Blue Jackets before this move, serving as captain and becoming the franchise’s all-time leader in games played. He had 13 goals and 25 assists for 38 points in 67 games last season.
Hearing Boone Jenner is going to Washington
— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) July 1, 2026
Why Jenner Fits The Capitals
This is a pretty clear identity move for Washington. Jenner gives the Capitals a veteran forward who can play center or wing, handle hard minutes, take faceoffs, and add some bite to the middle of the lineup.
Boone Jenner is signing with the Capitals, per @FriedgeHNIC 🦅 pic.twitter.com/uy9D1N1gBe
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) July 1, 2026
He is not being brought in as a pure offensive splash, but there is still useful production here. Jenner has 212 goals, 209 assists, and 421 points in 808 career NHL games, and the Capitals are betting that his leadership and two-way game will age well enough over the four-year term.
This adds to a very busy last couple of weeks for the Capitals.
