Blake Wheeler is off to a bit of a lackluster start in his Ranger career, but we explain why there’s no reason to panic after three games. Calling for patience from Ranger fans who are already speculating about waiving Wheeler, possibly with the idea of Patrick Kane returning. Speaking of which, when, with whom and how will Kane make his return? Plus, Rangers set to square off with the Nashville Predators! Predictions and more. Episode 922.
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9 Comments
lol…. No Cups since 94 has really messed with Rangers fans heads. 3 games and we're ready to send this proven NHL star packing? We're 2-1, and could have easily been 3-0. Can we just enjoy our team? Yeesh. He hasn't even done anything wrong.
Yes Wheeler has been underwhelming so far
I’m was totally kidding about the Wolfpack lmfao but yes it was to make my point 😂
Edit: wheeler looks fine. At least he’s creating a few chances and back checking.
I know for a fact McDavid didn’t get his first goal til his 3rd game but idk if he went pointless the 2 as well
He litterally got benched. I’m a realistic fan
Just because Wheeler is a NHL veteran, a former all star with Jets and getting paid 6 figures, doesn’t mean he can’t be rotated in and out of the lineups. Rotate Vesey and Othmann in his spot.
If Wheeler looks old and tired in preseason and the first few games, how will he look by mid-season? Wouldn't Cuylle/Trocheck/Othmann look a whole lot better?
Jets fan here. Wheeler should have hung up the skates 2 years ago or go on steroids.
He is noticeably slower and loses the puck occasionally by the younger guys. He never uses his body and size anymore (or simply can’t anymore) and gets out worked along the boards every time during the dump and chase.
There's always one or two teams that get hit by injuries during a season . So far it looks like Montreal, but what is your guess for the "All Injured Team"?