Wheeler (COVID-19) will not play Saturday vs. the Predators.
Wheeler will miss his third consecutive game due to COVID-19 protocol. Andrew Copp has filled in admirably in Wheeler's absence, so expect him to continue to be utilized in a top-6 role.
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Wheeler tested positive for COVID-19 and will not play on Tuesday.
Wheeler is in COVID-19 protocol and is questionable for Tuesday.
Wheeler missed Monday's practice after being put on the COVID-19 reserve list and is questionable to play Tuesday in Minnesota. Andrew Copp moved up to the top line in Wheeler's absence.
Wheeler (concussion) is on the ice for warmups and will play Thursday.
Wheeler (concussion) is expected to return to the Jets lineup on Thursday.
Wheeler hasn't played since April 5th but is expected to return to the lineup on Thursday after participating in practice this week and this morning's morning skate. Wheeler, who has 10 goals and 22 assists (32 points) in 39 games this season, is expected to skate on a line with Mark Scheifele and Kyle Connor.
Wheeler (concussion) has been cleared to play but will not play Saturday vs. the Oilers.
Wheeler will miss the Jets five-game road trip.
Wheeler (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision on Friday.
Wheeler missed the second and third periods of Wednesday's game vs. the Maple Leafs but will be a game-time decision on Friday. Wheeler took part in the Jets' morning skate, which is a good sign that he'll be available tonight.
The Jets have re-signed Blake Wheeler to a five-year extension worth $41.25M ($8.25M AAV).
Wheeler has become a bonafide fantasy star over the last three seasons, missing just one game and posting 75 goals and 168 assists (243 points) in 245 games. Wheeler is coming off of a career-best 91-point (23G / 68A) season and projects to be a 25-plus goal and 50-plus assist winger again in 2018-19.
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Wheeler will be back in the Jets lineup on Thursday.
Wheeler was given some rest the other night but will draw back in tonight vs. the Flames. Wheeler has played very well as of late and all season, scoring 22 goals and is tied for the NHL lead with Claude Giroux at 67 assists (89 points).
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Wheeler will be rested Tuesday in Montreal.
Wheeler missed Monday’s practice but will play on Tuesday.
Wheeler was not out on the ice when the Jets hit the ice for Monday’s practice, but head coach Paul Maurice said that Wheeler will be in the lineup on Tuesday. The big winger has 21 goals and 39 assists (60 points) in 72 games this season.
Wheeler (undisclosed) did not practice on Monday; expected to play on Wednesday.
Wheeler was given a maintenance day on Monday, but he is expected to play on Wednesday. Wheeler will make for a strong play against the Leafs, he is currently riding a four-game point streak—one goal and three assists over that span.
Wheeler left Friday's practice after being hit in the face by a shot.
Wheeler reportedly took a Dustin Byfuglien shot off of the head and was forced to leave the ice. The Jets are optimistic that it is not serious, but expect an update to come on Saturday morning.
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Wheeler is not on the ice for warmups; not expected to play.
Wheeler will finish the regular season with 26 goals and 35 assists, which is very similar to the numbers that he put-up in 2013-14. He will rest this afternoon and gear up to be a crucial player in the Jets playoff lineup.
The Jets have activated Blake Wheeler (lower-body) from IR; will play Sunday.
Wheeler has missed the last two games, but was expected to be back today. He was activated from IR and Carl Klingberg was returned to the AHL, which guarantees that Wheeler will be back Sunday vs. the Kings. He will surprisingly skate on the Jets third line with Adam Lowry and Chris Thorburn.
Wheeler (lower-body) is expected to play on Sunday.
Wheeler missed the last two games with a lower-body injury but he was back on the ice for Jets practice this morning and is expected to play tomorrow. Coach Paul Maurice said that Wheeler will play as long as he feels as good tomorrow as he did today.
The Jets have placed Blake Wheeler (lower-body) on IR.
Wheeler was already ruled out for Thursday’s game and his movement to IR does not restrict him from playing on Sunday, so this move was simply to create a roster spot for Jiri Tlusty.
Wheeler (lower-body) will not play on Thursday.
Wheeler will miss his second straight game with a lower-body injury, but head coach Paul Maurice said the injury is not all that serious and he is hopeful that Wheeler will be back in the lineup on Sunday.
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