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Jets' Blake Wheeler, Predators' Matt Duchene among players being bought out Prominent forwards Blake Wheeler and Matt Duchene are among four NHL players placed on unconditional waivers for buyout purposes.
JUNE 30, 2023 • USATODAY.COM
Jets buying out Wheeler's contract Wheeler racked up 55 points (16 goals, 39 assists) in 72 games last season.
JUNE 30, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Placed on unconditional waivers Wheeler was placed on unconditional waivers for the purposes of buying out his contract Friday, Scott Billeck of the Winnipeg Sun reports.
Impact The 36-year-old winger has one year remaining on a five-year contract. The Jets will save $5.5 million in 2023-24 and add $2.75 million in 2024-25 to their salary cap. There should be plenty of interest in Wheeler once he becomes a free agent Saturday. Wheeler had 16 goals and 55 points in 72 regular-season games in 2022-23.
JUNE 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Murat Ates: The NHL's buyout window opens today and runs... - The Athletic The NHL's buyout window opens today and runs through June 30. It's long been my guess that Winnipeg would prefer to trade Blake Wheeler with...
JUNE 16, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Trading Jets' Blake Wheeler tricky if Jets won't buy him out The cord needs to be severed if they're going to truly give the reins to Josh Morrissey, Adam Lowry, Kyle Connor and Nikolaj Ehlers.
JUNE 6, 2023 • WINNIPEGSUN.COM
'Gave it everything I had here:' Jets' Blake Wheeler ponders legacy with future uncertain Former Jets captain Blake Wheeler spoke about his legacy in Winnipeg on Saturday, with his future as part of the organization in doubt.
APRIL 29, 2023 • WINNIPEGSUN.COM
Draws helper in loss Wheeler produced an assist and three shots on goal in Thursday's 4-1 loss to the Golden Knights in Game 5.
Impact Wheeler did well on offense in the five-game series, racking up two goals and four assists, but the Jets only won one contest. The 36-year-old winger is under contract for one more season at a cap hit of $8.25 million, so it stands to reason Wheeler will be back in a top-six role for 2023-24. He had a solid 55 points in 72 regular-season outings.
APRIL 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lowry scores 2 as Jets beat Golden Knights 5-1 in Game 1

Adam Lowry scored two goals and Blake Wheeler had a goal and two assists as the Winnipeg Jets beat the Vegas Golden Knights 5-1 in Game 1 of their first-round series
APRIL 19, 2023 • Associated Press
Picks up three points Wheeler scored a goal on three shots, added two assists and logged a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Golden Knights in Game 1.
Impact Wheeler stepped up Tuesday, setting up Pierre-Luc Dubois on what was the game-winning goal in the second period. The 36-year-old Wheeler also had a goal and an assist in the third as the Jets pulled away for a big win. The American forward logged a solid 55 points in 72 contests during the regular season and should continue to see top-six minutes in the playoffs.
APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Not playing Thursday Wheeler will be a healthy scratch Thursday in Colorado, Jeff Hamilton of the Winnipeg Free Press reports.
Impact The Jets decided to rest all their top players as they have already clinched a playoff spot. Wheeler has 16 goals and 55 points in 72 games this season. He will be back in the lineup next week for the start of the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.
APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jets' Blake Wheeler Feeds Mason Appleton For Insurance Goal While Falling To Ice
APRIL 12, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Ehlers scores 2 to lead Jets to 6-1 win over Devils

Nikolaj Ehlers scored twice and Morgan Barron converted a penalty shot as the Winnipeg Jets beat the New Jersey Devils 6-1
APRIL 3, 2023 • Associated Press
Gets two assists Sunday Wheeler registered two assists in a 6-1 win over New Jersey on Sunday.
Impact Wheeler endured a seven-game scoring drought from March 16-28, but since then he's recorded back-to-back multi-point contests, providing a goal and four points in that span. Through 68 appearances this season, Wheeler has 16 markers and 54 points. With five contests left in Winnipeg's schedule, he has his work cut out for him if he wants to match his 2021-22 finish of 60 points.
APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Connor, Scheifele, Wheeler help Jets beat Red Wings 6-2

Kyle Connor, Mark Scheifele and Blake Wheeler each had a goal and an assist as the Winnipeg Jets beat the Detroit Red Wings 6-2
APRIL 1, 2023 • Associated Press
Jets' Nikolaj Ehlers Sets Up Blake Wheeler For Easy Tap-In With Perfect Cross-Crease Pass
APRIL 1, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Ducks host the Jets in Western Conference play

The Anaheim Ducks and the Winnipeg Jets hit the ice in Western Conference play
MARCH 22, 2023 • Associated Press

Eastern Conference-leading Boston plays Winnipeg

The Winnipeg Jets play the Eastern Conference-leading Boston Bruins
MARCH 15, 2023 • Associated Press
Power-play assist in win Wheeler logged an assist in Sunday's 3-2 win over Tampa Bay.
Impact Wheeler set up Nino Niederreiter's power-play tally early in the second period, giving Winnipeg a 2-1 lead. The 36-year-old Wheeler hasn't scored since Feb. 14, a span of 13 games, though he's logged seven assists in his last nine contests. He's up to 15 goals and 34 assists through 58 games this season.
MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jets visit the Blue Jackets after shootout win

The Winnipeg Jets visit the Columbus Blue Jackets after the Jets beat the Seattle Kraken 3-2 in a shootout
FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • Associated Press

Scheifele, Dubois score in shootout, Jets beat Kraken 3-2

Mark Scheifele and Pierre-Luc Dubois scored in the shootout to give the Winnipeg Jets a 3-2 come-from-behind victory over the Seattle Kraken on Tuesday night
FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • Associated Press
Jets' Blake Wheeler Shows Off Slick Stickwork To Score Nifty Goal Against Kraken
FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Scores in win Wheeler scored a goal on two shots in Tuesday's 3-2 shootout victory over the Kraken.
Impact Wheeler opened the scoring in the second period, dekeing past Philipp Grubauer after finding himself alone in front of the net. The 36-year-old Wheeler has points in three straight games, tallying three goals and two assists in that span. He's up to 40 points (15 goals, 26 assists) through 45 games this season.
FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kraken take on the Jets after Schwartz's 2-goal game

The Seattle Kraken visit the Winnipeg Jets after Jaden Schwartz scored two goals in the Kraken's 4-3 win against the Philadelphia Flyers
FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • Associated Press
JACKET PRESENTATION: Blake Wheeler & Mason Appleton
FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Wheeler scores 2 to lead Jets in 4-1 win over Blackhawks

Blake Wheeler had two goals an an assist as the Winnipeg Jets beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-1
FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • Associated Press
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