Oilers 2026 trade deadline target: Boone Jenner |
One of the Edmonton Oilers’ biggest needs is a third-line centre.
Boone Jenner is one of the best options available for that role ahead of March 6th’s trade deadline. It’s unclear if he’ll be traded, as the Columbus Blue Jackets have 65 points in 56 games, just four points behind the Boston Bruins for the final wild card. Because of this, Jenner ranks in Daily Faceoff’s “Names to keep an eye on” tier in their most recent trade board.
That said, if the Blue Jackets begin to shop the 32-year-old centre, Jenner should become the Oilers top target.
Jenner’s fit
Jenner is a 6’2”, 204 lbs from Dorchester, Ontario. Drafted 37th overall in the 2011 draft, Jenner has played his entire year with the Blue Jackets after parts of four seasons with the Ontario Hockey League’s Oshawa Generals.
He broke out in the 2016-16 season, scoring 30 goals and 49 points in 82 games. After scoring 11-18 goals over the next five seasons (not including the pandemic-impacted 2020-21 season), Jenner went on to post back-to-back-to-back 20 goals seasons. From the 2021-22 season until the 2023-24 season, Jenner scored 71 goals and 124 points in 185........