Boone Jenner's Season Halted by Upper-Body Injury, Blue Jackets Scramble for Depth

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Columbus Blue Jackets captain Boone Jenner, 32, will be sidelined indefinitely due to a 'not short-term' upper-body injury sustained in Tuesday's 2-1 shootout victory over the Seattle Kraken. Jenner, a 13-year veteran, had started the season strongly with 10 points in 16 games. Jenner, who has spent his entire NHL career with the Blue Jackets since being drafted in 2011, is a crucial part of the team's identity and work ethic. However, coach Dean Evason believes the team has other leaders who can step up in his absence. While Jenner's injury is a setback, the Blue Jackets will welcome back center Kent Johnson, who has been out with an undisclosed injury. Johnson, 23, has five points in 15 games this season and has tallied 121 points over 213 games in his career. His return provides a boost to the team's depth, which will be crucial in Jenner's absence. Jenner's injury marks the end of his strong start to the season, but his contributions to the team will be remembered. In his 757-game career, he has compiled 393 points, including 15 points in 37 playoff appearances. The Blue Jackets will look to other players to fill the void left by Jenner's injury and continue their strong start to the season.