Columbus Blue Jackets Captain Boone Jenner Out Indefinitely: Coach Evason Confident in Teams LeadershipBoone Jenner, the captain of the Columbus Blue Jackets, is expected to miss significant time due to an upper-body injury. Despite the uncertainty around the injurys nature and duration, Jenner was last seen on the ice during the second period of the teams victory against the Seattle Kraken on November eleventh.Jenners injury history includes a five-month absence last season after shoulder surgery, leaving him to participate in only sixty-two games out of a possible eighty-two. Coach Dean Evason acknowledged Jenners leadership and work ethic, but expressed confidence in the teams other leaders stepping up in his absence.Jenner has contributed three goals and seven assists in sixteen games this season, making his presence on the ice a valuable asset. The Blue Jackets will now need to adjust their strategies and rely on other players to fill the void left by their captain, aiming to maintain their competitive edge and continue performing well despite this setback.

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