Toronto Maple Leafs eye Boone Jenner as offseason target
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 11:25 AM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
The Toronto Maple Leafs are reportedly interested in acquiring Boone Jenner, the Columbus Blue Jackets captain, as they seek to enhance their forward depth ahead of the NHL offseason. Following another disappointing postseason, the Maple Leafs aim to improve their defensive capabilities and physical play. Jenner, 33, had a strong offensive season with 38 points and is known for his two-way play and leadership. With his contract set to expire this summer, Jenner is expected to enter free agency, which might make him a key target for Toronto if Columbus does not retain him. The team will need to carefully navigate salary cap constraints in order to pursue him.
- •Toronto Maple Leafs focus on improving forward depth
- •Boone Jenner served as captain for Columbus Blue Jackets
- •Jenner posted 38 points in the 2025-26 season
- •He is expected to become a free agent this summer
- •Salary cap management will be crucial for Toronto
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"The Toronto Maple Leafs are entering another critical NHL offseason with a clear objective to reshape their forward depth and add postseason resilience. Following another year of high expectations in regular-season play, the front office is tasked with balancing a top-heavy salary cap while adding defensive accountability and physical grit down the middle.
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