Wheeler (knee) wore a regular jersey during Tuesday's practice, indicating he's been cleared for contact, Scott Billeck of the Winnipeg Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

Wheeler has been recovering from a knee injury since Dec. 10, he cleared the LTIR minimum absence period on Jan. 6. Winnipeg has six games scheduled after Wednesday. Prior to Tuesday, the Jets have gone 4-3-0 without Wheeler. The 35-year-old has 17 points over 22 appearances in 2021-22.