Blake Wheeler RW FA Sat 1/7/23 3:00 AM
Blake Wheeler
RW FA
Wheeler (abdomen) had a minus-1 rating in a 4-2 win against Tampa Bay on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Wheeler, who last played Dec. 15, also recorded two PIM and a hit in his return from the injury. He has nine goals and 27 points in 30 games in 2022-23. Wheeler has two goals and four points in his last seven outings.
Blake Wheeler RW FA Fri 1/6/23 12:47 PM
Blake Wheeler
RW FA
Wheeler (abdomen) will be activated off injured reserve and return to the lineup Friday versus Tampa Bay, Ken Wiebe of Sportsnet reports.
EDGE Analysis
Look for Wheeler to return to a featured role following his nine-game absence, skating on the second line and second power-play unit against the Lightning. The 36-year-old winger has racked up nine goals and 26 points through 29 games this campaign.
Blake Wheeler RW FA Tue 1/3/23 1:48 PM
Blake Wheeler
RW FA
Wheeler (abdomen) won't play Tuesday against the Flames, but there's a chance he'll return Friday against Tampa Bay, John Lu of TSN reports.
EDGE Analysis
Wheeler has been sidelined since mid-December after undergoing sports hernia surgery, but it sounds like he could return sooner rather than later. The 36-year-old vet has racked up nine goals and 26 points through 29 games this season.
Blake Wheeler RW FA Tue 1/3/23 1:42 PM
Blake Wheeler
RW FA
Wheeler (groin) will be activated off injured reserve and return to action Tuesday versus Calgary, John Lu of TSN reports.
EDGE Analysis
Wheeler will reclaim a top-six role Tuesday following his eight-game absence. The 36-year-old vet has racked up nine goals and 26 points through 29 games this season.
Blake Wheeler RW FA Fri 12/30/22 1:11 PM
Blake Wheeler
RW FA
Wheeler (groin) skated with his injured teammates Friday, Mitchell Clinton of the Jets' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
This is the first time Wheeler has been back on skates since undergoing surgery two weeks ago. He is hoping to return to action in two weeks as he was expected to miss at least a month of action. Wheeler has nine goals and 26 points in 29 games this season.
Blake Wheeler RW FA Thu 12/29/22 1:21 PM
Blake Wheeler
RW FA
Wheeler (groin) is expected to resume skating in the next 2-7 days, John Lu of TSN reports.
EDGE Analysis
Wheeler had groin surgery 13 days ago and is hoping to return by mid-January as he's expected to miss at least a month of action. Wheeler has nine goals and 26 points in 29 contests this season and has missed the last six games -- the Jets have gone 2-4-0 during his absence.
Blake Wheeler RW FA Tue 12/20/22 12:05 AM
Blake Wheeler
RW FA
Wheeler (groin) was placed on injured reserve Monday, per CapFriendly.
EDGE Analysis
Wheeler isn't expected to return until at least mid-January after undergoing groin surgery Friday. The veteran forward was off to a strong start, racking up 26 points in 29 games before going down with the injury.
Blake Wheeler RW FA Sat 12/17/22 3:34 PM
Blake Wheeler
RW FA
Wheeler underwent groin surgery Friday and will be out of action for at least one month, Mike McIntyre of the Winnipeg Free Press reports.
EDGE Analysis
Wheeler did not accompany the team on its two-game road trip, and now it's apparent why. Wheeler was injured Thursday blocking a shot and managed to finish the contest, playing 18:32. He has nine goals and 26 points in 29 games this season. Saturday against the Canucks, Karson Kuhlman will take Wheeler's spot on the top line, while Cole Perfetti will slide up to the top power-play unit.
Blake Wheeler RW FA Sat 12/17/22 3:01 PM
Blake Wheeler
RW FA
Wheeler (midsection/groin) will not play Saturday in Vancouver, Mike McIntyre of the Winnipeg Free Press reports.
EDGE Analysis
Wheeler blocked a shot Thursday and managed to finish the game, but he was unable to accompany the Jets on their two-game trip to Vancouver and Seattle. He's considered doubtful for Sunday's game versus the Kraken. Wheeler has nine goals and 26 points in 29 games this season.
Blake Wheeler RW FA Sat 12/10/22 4:23 AM
Blake Wheeler
RW FA
Wheeler scored the game-winning goal in the second period of a 3-1 victory over the host Blackhawks on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Wheeler tipped in a Josh Morrissey shot from the high slot area, giving the Jets a 2-0 lead 56 seconds into the second stanza. The 36-year-old right winger collected his fourth game-winner this season and the 45th of his career. He also recorded a team-high six shots on goal Friday. Wheeler has scored in consecutive contests and produced 15 points in his past 10 outings.