BLAKE
WHEELER
RW
Ht/Wt
6’5’’,
225 lbs
Shoots
R
Experience
15
years
Debut
Oct 9, 2008
Born
Aug 31, 1986
(38 yrs)
Plymouth, Minnesota
Drafted
Drafted by Phoenix in 2004 (1/5).
Drafted from
Breck (USHSW)
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2024-12-19 |
Announced his retirement.
|
| 2024-05-16 |
Missed the last 28 regular season and first 9 playoff games (leg injury).
|
| 2024-02-16 |
Leg injury, injured reserve.
|
| 2023-07-01 |
Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the New York Rangers to a one-year contract.
|
| 2023-06-30 |
Placed on waivers by the Winnipeg Jets for the purpose of buying him out.
|
Career Honors & Awards
| League | Honor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| NHL | Second All-Star Team Second All-Star Team | 2017-18 |
| WCHA | Tournament MVP Tournament MVP | 2006-07 |
| WCHA | Third All-Star Team Third All-Star Team | 2007-08 |
Scouting Report
He was always an excellent passer (even at the end of his NHL career) with pretty good speed for a big man. His defensive work was much better earlier in his career, but it fell off over time. A real force on the power play, he got to the dangerous scoring areas and was capable of making great plays in tight quarters.
Long Range Potential: Talented scoring forward.
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