The Columbus Blue Jackets have named forward Boone Jenner the franchise's seventh captain.
The 28-year old Jenner has spent his entire major league career with the team, playing 530 games, and has been an alternate captain since the 2015-16 season. Head coach Brad Larsen says Jenner was chosen for his "tremendous charactor and work ethic".
Zach Werenski, Oliver Bjorkstrand and Gustav Nyquist have been tapped as alternates. The team is facing another rebuilding year, after trading fan favorites Cam Atkinson, Seth Jones and former captain Nick Foligno, and the departure of head coach John Tortorella.
The Jackets open their 22nd season Thursday night at Nationwide Arena, against the Arizona Coyotes.
