Posts About "Blake Wheeler"
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...
Jets Sign Wheeler to Contract Extension
September 4th, 2018 The Winnipeg Jets have signed veteran forward Blake Wheeler to a five-year contract extension worth $41.25 million that will kick in at the start of the 2019-20 season. This deal will pay Wheeler $8.25 million a season through the 2023-24 season. The 32-year-old Wheeler is entering his 11th season in the NHL with eight-plus of those...
Most Undervalued Player From Every NHL Team
August 13th, 2018 Every fan base has favorite players. Frequently, those favorites are the kind of players that tend to go overlooked in the national media. The league's superstars get plenty of coverage. Everyone knows about Sidney Crosby, Alexander Ovechkin, Carey Price, and Erik Karlsson. But superstars need support, and the players who make these...
