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 to a multi-year deal.
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The Washington Capitals have signed Boone Jenner, the former captain of the Blue Jackets. Coverage from NHL.com and ESPN reports that the team also signed Vincent Desharnais to a four-year deal.
Reports on the contract terms vary across outlets. The New York Times and ESPN report a four-year deal worth $23 million, while RMNB describes the agreement as a five-year, $23 million contract.
Yahoo Sports notes that the decision negatively impacts the Blue Jackets. Future coverage is expected to clarify the exact length of Jenner's contract and the specific terms of the agreement with Vincent Desharnais.
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Quick answers
Who did the Capitals sign?
The Capitals signed Boone Jenner and Vincent Desharnais.
What are the reported terms of Boone Jenner's contract?
The contract is reported as being worth $23 million, with the duration cited as either four years or five years depending on the source.
What is Boone Jenner's previous role?
Jenner is the former captain of the Blue Jackets.
Coverage (5)
- Capitals, Boone Jenner make $23 million contract decision that hurts Blue Jackets Yahoo Sports · 1d ago
- Capitals sign Boone Jenner, former Blue Jackets captain, to 4-year, $23 million deal The New York Times · 1d ago
- Capitals Sign Boone Jenner NHL.com · 1d ago
- Capitals sign Boone Jenner, Vincent Desharnais to 4-year deals ESPN · 1d ago
- Capitals land former Blue Jackets captain Boone Jenner on a five-year, $23 million contract RMNB · 1d ago broke it first
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