Blake Wheeler
RW FA
Fri 10/28/22 2:26 AM

Wheeler scored an empty-net goal and went minus-2 in Thursday's 6-4 win over the Kings.
EDGE Analysis
Wheeler sealed the Jets' victory in the final minute of the third period. His goal came with the Jets on the power play -- it was his first point with the man advantage this year. The 36-year-old playmaker has added four even-strength assists, 13 shots on net, seven hits, four PIM and an even plus-minus rating though seven contests. Wheeler has played on the second line alongside Pierre-Luc Dubois and Cole Perfetti for a majority of the campaign.

Blake Wheeler
RW FA
Sun 10/23/22 2:44 AM

Wheeler was credited with an assist, but the Jets lost a 4-1 decision to the Maple Leafs on Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
Wheeler, who has a helper in every other game this season, keeps searching for his first goal. Five goalless games? It's no time for fantasy managers to panic. The 36-year-old right winger had seven consecutive 20-goal campaigns (2013-20) and collected 17 tallies in 65 games last season. Wheeler, who has three assists, will continue to receive top-six minutes.

Blake Wheeler
RW FA
Sat 10/15/22 1:46 AM

Wheeler produced an assist and three shots on goal in Friday's 4-1 win over the Rangers.
EDGE Analysis
Wheeler set up Kyle Connor's tally in the final minute of the game. At 36 years old, Wheeler has seen diminishing returns on offense, though he still managed 60 points in 65 contests last year. He's still likely to be a factor on the Jets' power play, but his physicality has slipped and it's possible his offense could follow if the Jets don't get much production from beyond the top line.

Blake Wheeler
RW FA
Tue 5/3/22 9:32 AM

Wheeler failed to reach the 20-goal threshold for the second straight season.
EDGE Analysis
After a pair of 90-point campaigns from 2017-19, Wheeler managed just 60 points this year, in part due to the fact that injuries limited him to a mere 65 outings. If the Jets' captain can stay healthy next year, he should be able to get back to those previous levels of production and should be an elite fantasy target.

Blake Wheeler
RW FA
Sun 5/1/22 9:44 PM

Wheeler scored a goal on six shots and added two PIM in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Kraken.
EDGE Analysis
While it was a sometimes difficult season for Wheeler, he was able to finish on a high note with goals in each of the last four games. The 35-year-old closed the season at 17 tallies, 60 points, 167 shots on net, 62 hits and 36 PIM in 65 appearances. The offense hasn't dropped off yet, though his minus-15 rating was his second year in a row in the red.

Blake Wheeler
RW FA
Sat 4/30/22 1:12 AM

Wheeler scored a goal Friday in a 3-1 win over Calgary.
EDGE Analysis
Rumors of his demise are premature. Wheeler and the jets struggled this season, but here's the silver lining to all that. He finished the season on a three-game goal streak (three goals, one assist). And after no goals and five assists in his first 15 games, Wheeler had 16 goals and 38 assists (54 points) in 49 games. And he can add to his totals with one more contest Sunday against the Kraken. Wheeler could provide underrated fantasy production in 2022-23, even if he turns 36 in August. File this away under things that make you go hmmm.

Blake Wheeler
RW FA
Wed 4/27/22 10:28 PM

Wheeler had a goal and a power-play assist in Wednesday's 4-0 win over the Flyers.
EDGE Analysis
Wheeler helped set up Nikolaj Ehlers' power-play tally in the second period, and Ehlers returned the favor at even strength later in the middle frame. This was Wheeler's first multi-point game since March 22, and it raised his season point total to 58 in 63 appearances.

Blake Wheeler
RW FA
Thu 4/14/22 12:47 PM

Wheeler (upper body) will return to the lineup for Friday's game against Florida, Mike McIntyre of the Winnipeg Free Press reports.
EDGE Analysis
Wheeler should return to his usual featured role, skating on the top line and the No. 1 power-play unit versus the Panthers. The 35-year-old winger has racked up 12 goals and 54 points through 57 contests this campaign.

Blake Wheeler
RW FA
Mon 4/11/22 3:19 PM

Wheeler (upper body) will not play in Monday's game against Montreal, NHL.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Wheeler's absence will extend to three games due to an upper-body injury. Despite missing 16 contests this season, the 35-year-old has still managed to total 12 goals and 42 assists, the latter of which placing him in a tie for sixth among all right wingers across the NHL. The Jets front office hope he can return Wednesday against Seattle, as the veteran coupled one goal with an assist in the previous matchup.

Blake Wheeler
RW FA
Sun 4/10/22 2:17 PM

Wheeler (undisclosed) will not play Sunday in Ottawa and is doubtful for Monday's game in Montreat, Jeff Hamilton of The Winnipeg Free Press reports.
EDGE Analysis
Wheeler has already missed one game with the issue. With 33 points in his last 27 games, the 35-year-old has turned things around after a sluggish start to the season, so hopefully -- for Jets fans and fantasy managers -- he's able to return to the lineup soon.