Posts About "Blake Wheeler"
Jets vs. Maple Leafs: Class of Canada
July 19th, 2018 With their respective depth and youthful talent, there's not much doubt that one day the Winnipeg Jets and Toronto Maple Leafs will meet in a Stanley Cup Final. They are definitely Canada's best hope to end the 25-year Stanley Cup drought. National unity won't be high on the mind of either team or fanbase, however. When they meet in...
Five Toughest Winnipeg Jets
June 30th, 2018 The Winnipeg Jets no longer carry a heavyweight fighter on their roster. As of this writing, they haven't had one since Chris Thorburn. And yet, they're regularly described as one of the toughest, hardest to play against teams in the NHL. The definition of toughness in hockey is changing. The Jets set a franchise low for fights this...
Blake Wheeler Trade Revisited
June 8th, 2018 It has been more than six years since the Boston Bruins agreed to send Blake Wheeler and Mark Stuart to the Atlanta Thrashers in exchange for Rich Peverley and Boris Valabik. At the time many felt the trade was a win for Peter Chiarelli and company, as the veteran winger played a key role in helping the club win the 2011 Stanley Cup and...
DFS NHL: Best Linemate Combos Ahead of Conference Finals
May 11th, 2018 With the contenders separating themselves from the pretenders, listed below are three must-start teammate plays to target in DFS (Daily Fantasy Hockey) for the remainder of the playoffs: C Evgeny Kuznetsov and W Alex Ovechkin, Washington Capitals Could this finally be the season future Hall of Famer Alex Ovechkin captures his first...Jets Veterans Carrying the Playoff Mail
May 9th, 2018 We've heard an awful lot and will continue to hear about the young Winnipeg Jets. That's what happens when your 19-year old winger leads the team in regular-season goals with 44. The youth of the Jets did a lot of legwork prior to the playoffs. Patrik Laine finished second in the league in goals. Kyle Connor led all rookies in goals...
Winnipeg Jets' 5 Best Games of 2017-18
April 6th, 2018 The Winnipeg Jets have put the NHL on notice this season with their prolific youngsters, stellar goaltending, and ability to adapt and win in any style of game. With 50 wins, they've obliterated their franchise record for most in a season by 10 and are poised for a deep playoff run. Here are five of the most electrifying,...
