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Capitals land former Blue Jackets captain Boone Jenner on a five-year, $23 million contract

The Washington Capitals have bolstered their roster by signing former Columbus Blue Jackets captain Boone Jenner.

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The Capitals signed former Blue Jackets captain Boone Jenner to a multi-year contract valued at $23 million. He was signed alongside Vincent Desharnais.

Epilogue added 94d ago, after coverage quieted.

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage escalated across 5 distinct news outlets with 5 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 14.
  • Primary Driver: The Washington Capitals have bolstered their roster by signing former Columbus Blue Jackets captain Boone Jenner.
  • Predictive Outlook: Newsylist algorithmic models forecast this story will remain a dominant headline through tomorrow.
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The Washington Capitals have signed Boone Jenner, who previously served as captain of the Blue Jackets. The deal is valued at $23 million, though coverage varies on the length of the contract, citing it as either four or five years.

Reports from ESPN indicate that the Capitals also signed Vincent Desharnais to a four-year deal. The acquisition is being covered by a range of outlets including NHL.com, The New York Times, and Yahoo Sports.

Future updates may clarify the exact duration of Jenner's contract given the conflicting reports of four and five-year terms.

Synthesized by Newsylist from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 97d ago.

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What is the total value of Boone Jenner's contract?

The contract is valued at $23 million.

Who else did the Capitals sign alongside Jenner?

According to ESPN, the Capitals also signed Vincent Desharnais to a four-year deal.

Which team did Boone Jenner play for previously?

Jenner is the former captain of the Blue Jackets.

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