Capitals sign Boone Jenner for four years, $23 million contract
ESPN NHL • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 9:03 PM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026

The Capitals have acquired center Boone Jenner on a four-year, $23 million contract. Along with Jenner, defenseman Vincent Desharnais has been signed to a four-year, $16.8 million deal. The signings reflect the Capitals' strategy to bolster their roster ahead of the upcoming season. Both players will bring veteran experience and depth to the team following the recent free agency period.
- •Boone Jenner joins the Capitals as center.
- •Vincent Desharnais signs with Capitals as defenseman.
- •Jenner's contract is worth $23 million over four years.
- •Desharnais' deal is for $16.8 million, also four years.
- •These signings occur during free agency.
- 9:55 PMESPN NHL — Capitals sign ex-Jackets captain Jenner for $23M
"The Capitals have signed center Boone Jenner to a four-year, $23 million contract and defenseman Vincent Desharnais to a four-year, $16.8 million deal.
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