Boone Jenner Nominated for Masterton Trophy

0:00On April 8th, Columbus Hockey Riders just nominated Blue Jackets, Captain Boone Jenner for the 2026 Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy. This award goes to the player who best shows perseverance, sportsmanship, and total dedication to the game. It's named after Bill Masterton, the only NHL player to die from on-ice injuries back in the day. Each of the 32 writer chapters picks a nominee like this, then voting narrows it to three finalists before crowning a winner. Last season's winner was actually Blue Jackets Center, Sean Monahan, who battled personal tragedies but still led with a strong year. Jenner has faced back-to-back injuries, missing 71 games over the last year and a half from shoulder and other hits. He bounced back strong both times, hitting career highs and assists, while leading a young locker room through tough stretches like the Goddrow losses. He's adapted everywhere. Third line center, wing on top lines, you name it, always bringing Max effort as captain since 2021.

1:01This is his second nod for the award, and off-ice, his Boone's buddies work highlights his full commitment. With just five games left and playoffs in sight, Jenner's locked in on leading by example to push the team over the edge, proving exactly why he's the heart of Columbus Hockey. That's the story for today, NHL News Today, driven by AI.