New report links Blake Wheeler back to his former powerhouse team
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Samer Dagher
Aug 1, 2024 (9:46 PM)
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Blake Wheeler had a solid but injury-riddled 2023/24 season, and at 37 years old, he's been linked to another Eastern Conference powerhouse.
The Boston Bruins fought hard in the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs but ultimately fell in the second round to the eventual champion Florida Panthers. Now, they've strengthened their roster in the off-season by adding Nikita Zadorov and Elias Lindholm, and they are reportedly eyeing a free agent deal with veteran Blake Wheeler.
Despite injury issues last year with the New York Rangers, Blake Wheeler still managed 9 goals and 21 points in 54 games in 2023/24. Although he's no longer the player he once was with the Winnipeg Jets, the Bruins see potential in adding his experience to their team. While the Bruins' top-six forwards are set with the addition of Lindholm, there is still unproven talent in their bottom-six, and Wheeler could be a valuable addition to help with that.
It's unclear what Wheeler's market looks like, but if the interest from Boston is real, it could be a great landing spot for the veteran. Keep an eye on this situation as the 2024/25 season approaches.
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