Capitals eye Boone Jenner as unrestricted free agency approaches
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 3:54 AM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
The Washington Capitals are reportedly interested in acquiring Boone Jenner, a pending unrestricted free agent. ESPN's Kevin Weekes noted the Capitals have sufficient cap space to pursue Jenner, who recorded 13 goals and 25 assists in 67 games last season with the Columbus Blue Jackets. Washington has already bolstered its lineup by trading for Jordan Kyrou and signing Alex Tuch, indicating a proactive approach to reshaping the team. Free agency opens on Wednesday, and the Capitals will look to finalize their roster prior to the new season.
- •Capitals linked to Boone Jenner ahead of free agency opening
- •Jenner scored 38 points last season with Blue Jackets
- •Washington has over $14 million in cap space available
- •Trade for Kyrou and signing Tuch show team commitment to improvement
- •Free agency set to open on Wednesday
- 3:54 AMYahoo Sports — Report: Capitals Linked To Pending UFA Boone Jenner
"The Capitals could look to add more forward depth with Boone Jenner.
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