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.
📍 The outcome
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 48d ago, after coverage quieted.
Where it stands
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 51d ago.
Who reported it (5)
- Capitals, Boone Jenner make $23 million contract decision that hurts Blue Jackets Yahoo Sports · 53d ago
- Capitals sign Boone Jenner, former Blue Jackets captain, to 4-year, $23 million deal The New York Times · 53d ago
- Capitals Sign Boone Jenner NHL.com · 53d ago
- Capitals sign Boone Jenner, Vincent Desharnais to 4-year deals ESPN · 53d ago
- Capitals land former Blue Jackets captain Boone Jenner on a five-year, $23 million contract RMNB · 53d ago broke it first
Answered
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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