Jenner (back) is on track to make his preseason debut Thursday against St. Louis, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Jenner hasn't played in any preseason games thus far due to a back injury, but he should see live action versus the Blues on Thursday. The 29-year-old forward is expected to open the season as Columbus' No. 1 center, skating between Johnny Gaudreau and Patrik Laine on the top line.

Jenner (back) could make his preseason debut versus St. Louis on Thursday, Blue Jackets team reporter Jeff Svoboda reports.

EDGE Analysis

Jenner missed the final 23 games of the previous campaign and has yet to get onto the ice for the Jackets for a preseason tilt. Barring any setbacks, the 29-year-old Ontario native should slot into a first-line center role. Despite playing in just 59 games last year, Jenner still notched his second 20-plus goal campaign last year and should be capable of reaching that mark again in 2022-23.

Jenner (back) is not participating in team scrimmages, according to Aaron Portzline of the Athletic.

EDGE Analysis

The Blue Jackets are being cautious with Jenner, who played only 59 games due to back woes last season. Jenner could start the season on a line with Johnny Gaudreau and Patrik Laine, and if he does, his fantasy value will jump up significantly.

Jenner (back) is expected to be healthy for the start of training camp general manager Jarmo Kekalainen told reporters Tuesday, per Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers.

EDGE Analysis

Jenner was limited to just 59 appearances last season due to his back problem. Despite his limited opportunities, the 28-year-old Ontario native still managed to reach the 20-goal threshold for the first time since 2015-16. If he can stay healthy next year, Jenner should be capable of challenging for the 30-goal mark, making him a top-half fantasy target.

Jenner (back) will miss the rest of the 2021-22 season, the team announced Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Considering Jenner has been out of action since mid-March, there was no reason to rush him back into meaningless games to close out the year. All told, the 28-year-old Ontario native was limited to just 59 games this year but still managed to reach both the 20-goal and 40-point thresholds for just the second time in his nine-year NHL career.

Jenner has been placed on injured reserve and is considered week-to-week with a back injury.

EDGE Analysis

This is a a major loss for the Blue Jackets and fantasy managers alike, as Jenner has been one of Columbus' best forwards this season, having racked up 23 goals and 44 points through 59 contests. Jack Roslovic will likely be tasked with taking on a larger role for the duration of Jenner's absence.

Jenner scored a power-play goal and added an even-strength assist in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Devils.

EDGE Analysis

Jenner gave Columbus a 3-1 lead by converting on the power play just 46 seconds into the second period. The goal was his 23rd of the season and fourth in the last seven games. Jenner added his fifth assist in this seven-game stretch on Patrik Laine's third-period marker, pulling the 28-year-old center within six points of his 2015-16 career high of 49.

Jenner had a goal and an assist in Sunday's 7-3 win over the Sabres.

EDGE Analysis

The red-hot Jenner has three goals and nine points in his last six games. He tied the game at two goals apiece just 10 seconds after Buffalo took the lead late in the first, and that goal permanently swung momentum Columbus' way, as the Blue Jackets would score the game's next three goals to take control. Jenner factored in during this sequence as well, picking up a helper on Zach Werenski's second-period marker.

Jenner scored a power-play goal on two shots, dished two assists and went plus-3 in Thursday's 7-4 win over the Blackhawks.

EDGE Analysis

Jenner opened the scoring 6:58 into the game. He also set up two of Patrik Laine's tallies as the Blue Jackets held on for a wild win. Jenner has achieved the second 20-goal campaign of his career, and he's up to 37 points, 130 shots on net, 56 hits, 48 blocked shots and a minus-7 rating in 48 contests overall. The 28-year-old has earned 10 points (four goals, six helpers) in his last eight games.

Jenner provided an assist, two shots on goal and two blocked shots in Tuesday's 6-2 loss to the Flames.

EDGE Analysis

Jenner helped out on Adam Boqvist's first-period tally. In his last seven outings, Jenner has three goals and four helpers. The 28-year-old remains on pace for a career year. He's up to 19 tallies, 15 assists, 128 shots on net, 55 hits and 47 blocked shots in 47 outings. He's earned his place on the top line and his strong category coverage makes him a solid part of most fantasy lineups.