Dabura 12,207 Report post Posted July 3, 2012 Age 25 Height: 6'5" Weight 205 lbs Position Right-wing I've been following him for awhile. Went fifth overall in the '04 draft ('yotes). He had a pretty rough go of it in his first several years on The Big Stage (though technically they weren't full seasons). He could've easily fallen off the face of the earth like so many in that spot do. What I like is that he didn't. He owned up to his shortcomings (e.g. serious lack of confidence, not nearly physical enough, questionable hockey IQ) and committed himself to improving upon them. It's paid off for him: he was good for 64 points (17 goals, 47 assists) last season, in 80 games played. (Of course, it helps that he flanks Evander Kane on the Jets' top line.) They love him in Winnipeg. I'd love him on the Wings. What would it take to land him, and would it be worth it? If we could add Semin and Wheeler and lose, by way of trade, just one of Flip and Franzen (or could Wheeler be had without losing either of the two?), I'd be very happy with our top-6. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Z Winged Dangler 2,082 Report post Posted July 3, 2012 I'd love to see Wheeler on the Wings, but as a consolation i'll watch him on the Jets. No way the Jets trade him. Smiley loves playing here in Winnipeg and he's a fan favorite well above Kane or anyone else on the Jets. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,207 Report post Posted July 3, 2012 But but but but Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JasonNewEra 84 Report post Posted July 3, 2012 It would only take a Filpula or Franzen, considering he is only making 2.5 Million. You could probably get him for two AHLers even. I like the idea, but I don't think Kenny is looking at him for a trade. Maybe more towards the trade deadline if we're missing that piece. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaymister 71 Report post Posted July 4, 2012 It would only take a Filpula or Franzen, considering he is only making 2.5 Million. You could probably get him for two AHLers even. I like the idea, but I don't think Kenny is looking at him for a trade. Maybe more towards the trade deadline if we're missing that piece. Two AHLers, are you serious?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JasonNewEra 84 Report post Posted July 4, 2012 Two AHLers, are you serious?! Yeah but they'd have to be two of our BEST prospects. Maybe we'd have to add a TooToo or something, hell I don't know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YougotDatsyuked 24 Report post Posted July 4, 2012 (edited) Tootoo is too soon to trade. You don't want that rep as a gm that u sign and trade free agents Edited July 4, 2012 by YougotDatsyuked Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AtomicPunk 296 Report post Posted July 4, 2012 I'd love Wheeler. If he were available. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted July 4, 2012 I don't know who he is, but based on today, "let's sign him"! 1 Dabura reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,207 Report post Posted July 4, 2012 That's the spirit, GMR. Everthing makes more sense with alcohol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stillwater 186 Report post Posted July 4, 2012 Why would the Jets trade Blake Wheeler? Is that a logical question to start with? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,207 Report post Posted July 4, 2012 No logic, reason, or sense allowed in this thread. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stillwater 186 Report post Posted July 4, 2012 So this one's just like all the others then? Got it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,207 Report post Posted July 4, 2012 Pretty much. The people need a common dream. Or something. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
