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New York Rangers Eastern Conference Metropolitan Division
 
Blake Wheeler • #17 • RW
Status:Leg injury, injured reserve
Ht/Wt:6'5", 225 lbs.
Born:Aug 31, 1986 (37 yrs) in Plymouth, MN
Experience:15 years
Drafted:Drafted by Phoenix in 2004 (1/5).
Acquired:Acquired as a free agent in 2023.
Shoots:R
2023-24 Season Stats
GP G A Pts +/- PIM PPG SHG GWG TOI S PtsPG
YTD 54 9 12 21 2 23 1 0 1 12:43 83 0.39
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Scouting Report
He is well into his 30s, and the signs of aging are apparent. Though he remains an excellent passer with pretty good speed for a big man, his wheels are not quite what they used to be. His defensive work has fallen off and he is no longer the force he used to be on the power play. Still gets to the dangerous scoring areas but does not convert as often as he used to.
Long Range Potential: Talented scoring forward on the back nine of his career.
Career Honors & Awards
League Honor Description
NHL Second All-Star Team 2017-18
WCHA Tournament MVP 2006-07
WCHA Third All-Star Team 2007-08
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