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Blake Wheeler was once the captain of the Winnipeg Jets before later joining the Rangers, and he has announced he plans to retire on a podcast. Long-time Winnipeg Jets captain Blake Wheeler announced his retirement from the National Hockey League, he said in an appearance on the 'Beyond High Performance' podcast.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Hockey Patrol / August 26

One-thousand-game NHL veteran a potential signing option for the Toronto Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs could be a potential suitor for a former all-star and longtime NHL veteran who has gone unsigned in free agency. With the NHL's preseason only weeks away, the Toronto Maple Leafs could add some veteran depth in their lineup by signing forward Blake Wheeler to a PTO.

Boston Bruins News / Boston Hockey Now / August 23

Report: Bruins Interested In PTOs with Yamamto, Wheeler; Who Else May Fit

The Boston Bruins pretty much have their roster set in stone ahead of the start of training camp next month. However, it appears that the team is still considering some options left on the open market.

Boston Bruins News / NHL Trade Talk / August 22

Boston Bruins Explore PTOs for Blake Wheeler, Kailer Yamamoto

The Boston Bruins feel like they’ve got some work to do heading into the 2024-25 season. They are facing a pivotal decision as they look to solidify their lineup, particularly at the second-line right-wing position.

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / August 20

Rangers veteran may land with Eastern Conference rival for 2024-25 season

Blake Wheeler’s future of playing for the New York Rangers has been up in the air since the team’s exit in the Eastern Conference Final last season. General Manager Chris Drury has yet to re-sign the 37-year-old forward, and speculation was that he would retire following a gruesome leg injury this past season.

Boston Bruins News / Inside The Rink / August 20

Boston Bruins Considering Two Veteran Forwards For PTO Deals

The Boston Bruins are reportedly considering extending Professional Tryout Contracts (PTOs) to forwards Blake Wheeler and Kailer Yamamoto, according to Shawn Hutcheon of The Fourth Period.

Boston Bruins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 19

Bruins ‘considering’ PTOs for 2 former first-rounders

The Boston Bruins, much like the rest of the league, have concluded their business in NHL Free Agency. The Bruins spent big as they look to return to the Stanley Cup Playoffs with their current core.

Winnipeg Jets News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 8

Ranking 10 greatest Winnipeg Jets of all time

The second iteration of the Winnipeg Jets has only been around for 14 seasons. The Atlanta Thrashers moved after 11 seasons of their own and the combined history has not led to much team success.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Now / July 25

What Sabres Should Do With All This Cap Space

The Sabres have locked in starting goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen for five years at $4.75 million per season, leaving an abundance of salary cap space with one restricted free agent yet to sign.

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / June 4

Future uncertain for Blake Wheeler, Rangers unrestricted free agents

There are five players on the current New York Rangers roster that can become an unrestricted free agent on July 1. And there’s a chance none will return to the Rangers next season.

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / May 29

Inspiring return ends on sour note for Rangers veteran in Game 4 loss to Panthers

Blake Wheeler was back in the New York Rangers lineup for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Final against the Florida Panthers on Tuesday. But his inspiring return from an ugly lower-body injury to play his first game since February ended with a major thud in New York’s 3-2 overtime loss to Florida.

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / May 28

Blake Wheeler returns, Filip Chytil scratched for Rangers in Game 4 vs. Panthers

Blake Wheeler returned from a three-month injury absence when the New York Rangers visited the Florida Panthers in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Final on Tuesday.

New York Rangers News / Total Apex Sports / May 28

Blake Wheeler May Return To Rangers For Conference Final After 3 Month-Long Injury

With an overtime victory in South Florida on Sunday afternoon, Blake Wheeler’s New York Rangers squad has taken back home-ice advantage in the 2024 Eastern

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / May 21

Panthers coach hopes Blake Wheeler returns for Rangers in Eastern Conference Final

With Blake Wheeler practicing full-contact, there’s a chance the New York Rangers could see him at some point during the Eastern Conference Final against the Florida Panthers.

New York Rangers News / Empire Sports Media / May 20

Rangers could be getting back veteran forward just in time for the Eastern Conference Finals

The Rangers are getting ready to face off against the Florida Panthers on Wednesday in game one of the Eastern Conference Finals and have something so rare this late into the season: a relatively healthy roster.

New York Rangers News / Florida Hockey Now / May 20

New York Rangers: Two Key Players Could Return vs. Panthers

The New York Rangers had two key players back on the ice Sunday morning as they started prep for the upcoming Eastern Conference finals against the Florida Panthers.

New York Rangers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 19

Rangers veteran forward cleared for Eastern Conference Final

The New York Rangers will be getting a veteran forward back from injury for their Eastern Conference Final showdown with the Florida Panthers.

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New York Rangers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 6

Rangers get big Blake Wheeler sighting ahead of Game 2 vs. Hurricanes

New York Rangers forward Blake Wheeler hasn’t played a game of hockey since suffering a horrific right-leg injury against the Montreal Canadiens back on February 15.

New York Rangers News / Daily Faceoff / April 19, 2024

Blake Wheeler begins skating again for New York Rangers after lower-body injury

New York Rangers forward Blake Wheeler began skating on his own ahead of practice Friday after sustaining a lower-body on Februay 15, according to Dan Rosen. Wheeler was injured after being hit by Jayden Struble in first period of a 7-4 win against the Montreal Canadiens.

New York Rangers News / Empire Sports Media / February 18, 2024