The Columbus Blue Jackets face an immediate leadership void as they prepare for training camp, following the departure of their captain to the Washington Capitals. With no replacement named, the team must decide whether to appoint an interim leader or leave the role vacant as they begin preseason preparations. The move comes just days before the squad takes the ice, raising questions about how the absence will impact locker room dynamics. Fans and analysts will be watching closely to see how the organization addresses the gap in its on-ice leadership.

With Boone Jenner moving on to the Washington Capitals, the Columbus Blue Jackets are without a captain one week before they hit the ice for training camp. The team could…