Blake Wheeler News

Wheeler fell awkwardly after being hit by Jayden Struble in Thursday's game against the Montreal Canadiens and was unable to put any weight on his right leg as he left the ice. This injury that will keep Wheeler out for the remainder of the season is a devastating blow as the veteran forward was starting to come around offensively, scoring 15 points (7G / 8A) in his last 28 games after being limited to six points (2G / 4A) in his first 26.

Wheeler suffered the injury mid-way through the first period of Thursday's game and did not return. He fell awkwardly after being hit by Jayden Struble and was unable to put any weight on his right leg as he left the ice. We should expect to receive an update on the injury following the conclusion of Thursday's game.

Wheeler had 16 goals, 39 assists, 126 SOG, 36 PIMs and a -3 plus/minus through 72 games with Winnipeg games in 2022-23 and has signed a one-year deal worth $800,000 AAV with the New York Rangers after being bought out earlier in the week. The 36-year-old right-winger will look to add to the 312 goals and 922 points he has picked up across his 1118 game NHL career.

Wheeler had 16 goals, 39 assists, 126 SOG, 36 PIMs and a -3 plus/minus through 72 games games in 2022-23 but has been placed on unconditional waivers today with purposes of a buyout. The 36-year-old was set to have an AAV in 2023-24 of $8.25 million but will now only cost the Jets $2.75 million after Friday's buyout. Wheeler was the only remaining member of the Atlanta Thrashers to still occupy the Jets' roster but will be finding a new home in 2023-24 after 13 years with the organization.

Wheeler finishes his 2022-23 campaign with 16 goals, 39 assists, 126 SOG, 46 PIMs and a -3 plus/minus through 72 games after it was announced he would sit Thursday due to rest-related purposes. The 36-year-old reached the 70+ GP mark for the first time in three seasons.

Wheeler has been out since Dec. 15th due to an abdomen injury but will return to the Jets' lineup Friday vs. Tampa Bay. The 36-year-old was having yet another strong season prior to the injury, with nine goals, 17 assists, 66 SOG, and 20 PIMs through 29 games played.

Wheeler had nine goals, 17 assists, 66 SOG and 20 PIMs in 29 games prior to it being announced Tuesday that he would miss up to a month due to groin surgery. He will be hoping to return sooner rather than later after missing 17 games in the 2021-22 season.

Wheeler missed the last three games with an upper-body injury but he will be back on the Jets' top line on Friday. Wheeler has been outstanding since the start of February, scoring 10 goals with 24 assists (34 points) in 30 games.

Wheeler was not on the ice for Thursday's practice due to "maintenance" but he's now been ruled out for Friday's game with an upper-body injury. Expect Adam Brooks to replace him in the lineup.

Wheeler is listed as a game-time decision for Saturday's game, but activating him from IR all but guarantees that he will play. Nikolaj Ehlers (knee) was placed on LTIR in a corresponding move.

Wheeler has been out since December 10th but skated on a line with Mark Scheifele in Friday's practice and will be a game-time decision on Saturday. Wheeler had one goal and 16 assists (17 points) in 22 games before getting hurt.

Wheeler suffered a knee injury in Vancouver on Friday and head coach Paul Maurice said it will be "weeks not days." He added that Wheeler is still undergoing testing, so a more detailed timetable could be released this week.

Wheeler has missed the last five games while in COVID-19 protocol but was back on the ice on Friday and is expected to play in San Jose on Saturday. Wheeler, who has one assist in two games, was on the third line with Adam Lowry in Friday's practice session.

Wheeler will miss his third consecutive game due to COVID-19 protocol. Andrew Copp has filled in admirably in Wheeler's absence, so expect him to continue to be utilized in a top-6 role.

Wheeler missed Monday's practice after being put on the COVID-19 reserve list and is questionable to play Tuesday in Minnesota. Andrew Copp moved up to the top line in Wheeler's absence.