Should The Philadelphia Flyers Go For Blake Wheeler?
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S. Harper
July 27, 2022 (12:51)
The Winnipeg Jets General Manager Kevin Cheveldayoff is known to be a very savvy GM knowing when to make the right decisions.
However, Cheveldayoff might of shot himself in the foot. The Winnipeg Jets have been testing the waters to see if they could move their captain Blake Wheeler.
One team I believe Wheeler would be perfect on is the Philadelphia Flyers because of his size and style he plays. However, Fletcher also probably wouldn't do it unless the Jets retain salary.
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The problem is the 35 year old Minnesota native has two years left on his current deal that has a massive $8.25 million dollar salary.
According to Sportsnet's Hockey Insider Frank Seravalli some teams have shown interest in making a deal, but asked said salary retainion would have to be involved. Jets Gm Kevin Cheveldayoff has said "No."
Wheeler has some say in this also with a five team no trade list, all though those teams were not disclosed.
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