Columbus Blue Jackets forward Boone Jenner underwent shoulder surgery on Wednesday.
Jenner was injured during training on October 4.
“Boone Jenner underwent successful shoulder surgery on Wednesday. He will begin his rehabilitation very soon and we hope that he will be able to return before the end of the season,” Jackets GM Don Waddell said in a press release.
“His loss will be felt by our team, but we have a strong leadership group in place and players will have the opportunity to take on larger roles on and off the ice. »
The 31-year-old Jenner has 192 goals and 172 assists for a total of 364 points, with 410 penalty minutes in 715 career games with the Blue Jackets since his NHL debut in 2013-14.
Captain of the team since the 2021-22 season, he is the player who has played the most games in franchise history and ranks third in goals and points.
Kähkönen au ballottage
The Winnipeg Jets have placed goaltender Kaapo Kähkönen on waivers according to TSN.
The move potentially ends a three-goalie menage in Winnipeg, as Eric Comrie now appears to be Connor Hellebuyck’s backup.
Hellebuyck was absent from the team for personal reasons earlier this week, forcing the Jets to have three goalies in the lineup ahead of Wednesday’s opener against the Edmonton Oilers.
Kähkönen, 28, played in 37 games with the San Jose Sharks and New Jersey Devils last season, posting a 7-24-3 record with a 3.64 goals-against average and save percentage. of .898.
He signed a contract with the Jets during the summer.
