There has been ongoing media coverage and speculation about Wheeler and Bowness being at odds, along with rumors that the locker room is in disarray. It raises the question of whether Kevin Cheveldayoff will opt to trade older players and initiate a necessary rebuild.
Adding Wheeler would be a valuable boost to the team's offense, given his skill on the ice and leadership abilities. However, it appears that the Jets are currently in a stalemate, and a transfer to another NHL team, such as Briere, may prove advantageous for him.