Tribute Blake Wheeler appreciation thread.

[enuffidiotsalready]

Then along came a kid called Laine. When he threatened to take his place the 3 stooges ran him out of town. (Maurice, Wheeler, Scheifele). In case there was any doubt!

why do some people get off on beating dead horses?
proclaim, pat self on back, repeat?

edit just to say - read the thread title and go f*** off!

 

[JetsFan815]

Then along came a kid called Laine. When he threatened to take his place the 3 stooges ran him out of town. (Maurice, Wheeler, Scheifele). In case there was any doubt!

Laine couldn't take his place because Laine sucked. It is a reflection on Laine that he couldn't win the #1 RW spot from an aging Wheeler.

 

[Tom ServoMST3K]

I'll never forget him running into the door, and I thought he broke his shoulder, but he came back to play that game.

 

[Mortimer Snerd]

Not many can say they gave their left nut to a city and organization. Wheeler is one of the few.

Good luck, hope he gets his cup. Top 10 Jet of all time!

I think he is 1 of 1 there.

After seeing that Correy Perry got 4 mil for 1 year, Blake might make more money bought out.

Whatever he gets paid, I wish him well - and a Cup (or just a cup).

 

[han316]

good luck!

 

[Jets 31]

Wheeler was a very good player for the Jets for many years, good luck to him and his family. He may miss his buddy Ehlers though.

 

[Jet]

What a great guy and great player. Thanks Blake!

 

[Ggg99]

I appreciate and respect all of the great things Blake Wheeler and his wife did off the ice for the community and wish them all the best.

Should be a happy day for all. He's getting a great send off with a multi-million payout to go and enjoy his life in Florida, or play more hockey wherever he chooses. And we the fans can look forward to a new era with some fresh young talent with great new attitudes.

 

[AussieBomberJet]

Thank you Blake for all the hard work you have put into the Jets 2.0 for all these years. Thank you for being a great ambassador for the City Of Winnipeg and our citizens. You are a true character player and I'm very sad to see things end this way. I did have some issues with your leadership at times and you potentially toxic nature in the dressing room, however I know you meant well for the team in the end and just wanted everyone to put their best foot forward. I wish you and your family all the best in your future endeavours.

Take care and best of luck.

 

[JetsNut]

He stilll hasn't come close to prime time Wheeler and probably never will.

That’s your opinion. He hasn’t been given the chance to play regularly with top talent. Pretty sure that

Laine couldn't take his place because Laine sucked. It is a reflection on Laine that he couldn't win the #1 RW spot from an aging Wheeler.

Laine couldn’t take his place because he wasn’t given time on the first line with the number 1 centre. Bottom line.

 

[10Ducky10]

That’s your opinion. He hasn’t been given the chance to play regularly with top talent. Pretty sure that

Laine couldn’t take his place because he wasn’t given time on the first line with the number 1 centre. Bottom line.

That's not my opinion, that's a fact.

 

[JetsNut]

I will give him his props for consistent effort and hard work. Even for attitude when he was younger. IMO the captaincy got to his head. Then Maurice allowing him to rule the roost and he became an asshole. I can’t forgive him that. On that note I will leave it at that.

 

[KingBogo]

Wheeler was the most impactful forward of the Jets 2.0 era. We dedicated his career to the organization and in his prime he was a treat to watch. I want nothing more than for him to land on a team that wins the cup and I will be cheering him on. Too bad it had to end this way. All the best to him and his family.

 

[SSCBLUEJET]

Might miss him. He was a dick but he was our dick, ya know?

 

[bustamente]

Happy Trails Cappy, you've had a great career here.

 

[Aggie204]

His body of work speaks for itself, the last 2 seasons mean nothing in the grand scheme of things.

I’ll make sure im at the CLC for his first game back. God speed Cappy.

 

[JetsNut]

His body of work speaks for itself, the last 2 seasons mean nothing in the grand scheme of things.

I’ll make sure im at the CLC for his first game back. God speed Cappy.

More like the last 4 or 5 seasons, but there is no taking away his accomplishments. It’s too bad he ended up being a self cantered ass that expect the entire organization to revolve around him. We all saw his exit interview, it spoke volumes.

 

[slurpee addict]

Good luck Wheels. Pretty certain you always gave your best and cared deeply about winning. Thanks for all the fish!

 

[GNP]

So happy he's gone, and now we have a coachable team. This had to be done, and should have got done last year. Blake will find some team to play for in the 3.5 mil zone.

 

[10Ducky10]

So happy he's gone, and now we have a coachable team. This had to be done, and should have got done last year. Blake will find some team to play for in the 3.5 mil zone.

Get a grip.

 

[jetsforever]

Likely our best forward of Jets 2.0, games leader, points leader, captain
Amazing career in Winnipeg - bit of a sad end but I'm sure he'll be remembered fondly

 

[AussieBomberJet]

If people feel the need to bash the guy, can you please keep the bashing to the official Wheeler thread? This is the Wheeler APPRECIATION thread.

 

[enuffidiotsalready]

If people feel the need to bash the guy, can you please keep the bashing to the official Wheeler thread? This is the Wheeler APPRECIATION thread.

this.

HELLO?

 

[The Blue Baron]

Thanks Blake your Jersey will hang proudly in my man cave.

You were a main reason to attend Jets games for years.

A true Warrior and the best Jets 2.0 player to date!

 

[tbcwpg]

If you want to debate the cons of Wheeler, this isn't the thread to do it in.