EDI-Flyer Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 (edited) Per NHL.comAt first glance it seems a lot of money for a career 0.6 ppg player but I guess it is just the going rate right now. And to be fair to Wheeler if he can build on last seasons 41 points in 48 games over the course of an 82 game season then it will probably look very good value.The Winnipeg Jets have agreed to terms with forward Blake Wheeler on a six-year contract worth $33.6 million, the team announced Friday."Thrilled to be a Jet for 6 more years," Wheeler wrote on his verified Twitter account.The sides were scheduled for an arbitration hearing Monday."Blake is very comfortable with the direction [general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff], ownership and his staff is taking the organization," agent Matt Keator told the Winnipeg Sun.Wheeler, 26, had 41 points (19 goals) in 48 games last season. He led the team in goals and was second in points (Andrew Ladd, 46).Wheeler has played 372 NHL games with the Boston Bruins, Atlanta Thrashers and Winnipeg, with 232 points (93 goals).He was chosen by the Phoenix Coyotes in the first round (No. 5) in the 2004 NHL Draft.Monday, the Jets and forward Bryan Little agreed to terms on a five-year, $23.5 million contract, also avoiding arbitration."It's a very good core that will keep growing together in the years to come," Keator told the newspaper. Edited July 28, 2013 by EDI-Flyer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yave1964 Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 Wheeler summarizes the Jets, just another nice complimentary player who has some ability but overreaching in his role because they are missing something. On the right team he is Nathan Horton. On the Jets eventually the organization and fans will turn on him for no being better than he is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jammer2 Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 @yave1964 Agreed. Wheeler and Little are nice players, but not #1 wingers or centermen. They would make one of the better 2nd lines in the leauge if the Jets had more talent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EDI-Flyer Posted July 28, 2013 Author Share Posted July 28, 2013 @yave1964 I would agree with also. For my money Kane is the only real first line offensive talent on that team. I know the kid has his detractors but I saw a load of him when he was playing for the Giants in the W and he is an outstanding talent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rink Rat Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 Wheeler is doing pretty good this year. I however don't think he is doing good enough to earn the amount of money he is getting. In my opinion Little is a better player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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