Wheeler (illness) did not practice this morning because of the flu.
The Jets are off until Saturday which gives Wheeler an extra day to overcome the flu, but monitor his status on Saturday morning to be sure he is in the lineup.
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As expected it was maintenance day for Blake Wheeler. Claude Noel said he took a shot the other day and some swelling was still there.
Noel said Wheeler should be OK and he expects him to be a player Sunday against San Jose. This is good news for the Jets, Wheeler broke a 4 game pointless streak with 2 assists on Friday against Nashville.
Blake Wheeler did not skating for Jets today. Probably just maintenance day but we'll find out.
Wheeler played 14:54 with two assists in a dominant win over the Predators yesterday. Monitor his status during Sunday's morning skate.
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Blake Wheeler will return to the lineup tonight
Wheeler suffered a scary neck accident but will suit up tonight on the top line. The Robbinsdale, Minnesota native scored nine goals and 32 points in 44 games.
No Blake Wheeler or Zach Bogosian at practice in Ottawa.
Neither player is expected to play tonight. Wheeler suffered a scary neck incident yesterday and may miss a few games. The Robbinsdale, Minnesota native scored nine goals and 32 points in 44 games.
#NHLJets Blake Wheeler will not travel to Ottawa today as he is being held for 24 hours. Tests on throat and neck are negative (good).
Wheeler suffered a scary neck incident yesterday and may miss a few games. The Robbinsdale, Minnesota native scored nine goals and 32 points in 44 games.
After taking a shot to what appeared to be the throat, Jets say that Blake Wheeler will not return today #nhl #NHLJets
Not good news for the red-hot Wheeler. Excluding today's game, the former 5th overall pick produced at least a point in eight of his last 10 games. Check back for a further update on the right wing.
Jets have recalled F Patrice Cormier. Wondering if Blake Wheeler is OK after apparently sustaining leg injury vs. Montreal last night.
Wheeler could miss tonight's game. He has seven goals and 30 points in 39 games which includes a six-game point streak.
Forward Blake Wheeler, who had three assists last night vs Carolina, now has two goals and nine assists in his last 10 games.
Wheeler has only two goals on the season but may be finally finding himself with the Jets.
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Wheeler continues to play in coach Noel's doghouse. The right wing has no goals and seven assists in his first 17 games in Winnipeg.
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Looks as though Wheeler will be back w/Ladd & Little tonight.
Wheeler moves back up to the top line after some tough love. After seven goals and 17 points over 23 games, the former 5th overall pick only has five assists.
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And for a Winnipeg Jets franchise that is expecting several players to elevate their games to the next level, Wheeler just might be the poster boy for a breakout season.
Wheeler is entering his fourth NHL season and should be motivated after watching the Bruins win the Stanley Cup. Last season he scored seven goals and 17 points over 23 games while with the Atlanta Thrashers and skating on the top line. Over a full season those stats project for 25 goals and 61 points.
Arbitration won’t be required for Blake Wheeler. The Winnipeg Jets announced late Monday afternoon that they’ve signed the right-winger to a contract.