Posts About "Blake Wheeler"
Jets' Lineup When Ehlers Returns
February 10th, 2019 The Winnipeg Jets' dynamic Dane, Nikolaj Ehlers, is nearing a return after having missed more than a month with an upper body injury he suffered on Jan. 4 after a collision with Sidney Crosby. Having Ehlers back — who has produced 15 goals and 12 assists for 27 points this season — will undoubtedly boost the Jets, but will...
NHL News & Notes: Buchnevich, NHL Concussion Lawsuit & More
November 12th, 2018 In today's News & Notes, Pavel Buchnevich is out for four to six weeks, the NHL has come to a tentative agreement on their concussion lawsuit and the NHL has announced the three stars of the week. Related: NHL News & Notes: Plekanec, Carlson & More Pavel Buchnevich Out 4-6 Weeks The New York Rangers will be without...
Jets' Connor Set for Sustained Success
October 3rd, 2018 There's no questioning Kyle Connor's contributions to the Winnipeg Jets' 52-win 2017-18 season. The 21-year-old exploded onto the scene last year, posted 31 goals and 26 assists in 76 games, and quickly became one of the Jets' most dynamic and dangerous players. The question leading into this season is what Connor will do as an...
Wheeler & Scheifele Looking Prime in Preseason
September 24th, 2018 If for some reason you were concerned about the chemistry between Winnipeg Jets' star forwards Blake Wheeler and Mark Scheifele, don't be. The duo — who comprised two-thirds of the Jets' dynamic top line — have played well over their two preseason games, showing why the top line is the only thing set in stone when it comes to the...
Wheeler's New Deal in Central Division Context
September 7th, 2018 NHL teams expect a lot out of the player who dons their "C." Captains are not only expected to produce on the ice, but are also expected to help their teammates achieve their potential, make sure the team is tight-knit off the ice, mentor young players and teach them how to act professionally, be the face of the team and a good...
Wheeler Contract Puts Jets In Win-Now Mode
September 5th, 2018 Blake Wheeler's recent extension with the Winnipeg Jets was not only a necessity for the coming season. It also sends a clear message to the hockey world. The tomorrow the Jets have been preaching and preparing for all these years has arrived. In case it's slipped under your radar, the Jets re-signed the captain and current face of...
