From Alexeyev to Wilson, we’re taking a look at and grading the 2023-24 season for every player who laced ‘em up for the Washington Capitals for a significant number of games during the campaign, with an eye towards 2024-25. Next up, Nick Jensen.
The Bio:
#3 | Defense | Shoots: Right
Height: 6’1” | Weight: 205 | Born: September 21, 1990
Birthplace: Rogers, Minnesota | Acquired: Traded to Washington from Detroit, February 22, 2019
Cap Hit: $4,050,000 | Signed Through: 2025-26 | Expiry Status: Unrestricted Free Agent
The Scouting Report (via CapFriendly):
Report: February 2024 | Rating: 81 | Projection: Second Pair
- Averaged 19:00 TOI through 58GP; Deployed at ES and PK
- Right – shot – ‘2-way / Leaning Defensive D’
- Credited with 42 hits and 92 shot blocks
- More quick than fast.