“For me it was virtually a no-brainer,” said Wheeler in a conference call Saturday morning. “I sat down with my agent in April or May and we had the discussion. I looked him in the eyes and said, “This is where I want to be”.

“I believe in people like Mark Chipman and Chevy (GM Kevin Cheveldayoff), what everyone stands for and especially in my teammates. I have believed since I got here that we have what it takes to get to the next level, so this is just a part of that process. I truly believe that great things are in store for this group.”

Wheeler, 26, played in 48 games with the Winnipeg Jets last season. In that time, the right-winger recorded 41 points (19G, 22A) and 28 penalty minutes. He led the Jets in goals and ranked second on the club’s leaderboard in overall points.

The Robbinsdale, MN native has played in 372 career NHL games between Boston, Atlanta and Winnipeg for 232 career points (93G, 139A) and 228 penalty minutes. He has also appeared in 21 post-season games, all with the Bruins for six points (1G, 5A) and six penalty minutes.

He was originally drafted by the Phoenix Coyotes in the first round, fifth overall, in the 2004 NHL Draft.

Blake Wheeler
Right Wing
Born Aug 31 1986 -- Plymouth, MN
Height 6.05 -- Weight 205 -- Shoots R

Selected by Phoenix Coyotes round 1 #5 overall 2004 NHL Entry Draft

BLAKE WHEELER - RIGHT WING			Regular Season						Playoffs
Season	Team	Lge	GP	G	A	Pts	PIM	+/-	GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2012-13	Winnipeg Jets	NHL	48	19	22	41	28	-	-	-	-	-	-
2012-13	Munich EHC	DEL	15	6	14	20	51	-	-	-	-	-	-
2011-12	Winnipeg Jets	NHL	80	17	47	64	55	-	-	-	-	-	-
2010-11	Atlanta Thrashers	NHL	23	7	10	17	14	-	-	-	-	-	-
2010-11	Boston Bruins	NHL	58	11	16	27	32	-	-	-	-	-	-
2009-10	Boston Bruins	NHL	82	18	20	38	53	-	13	1	5	6	6
2008-09	Boston Bruins	NHL	81	21	24	45	46	-	8	0	0	0	0
2007-08	U. of Minnesota	WCHA	44	15	20	35	72	-	-	-	-	-	-
2006-07	U. of Minnesota	WCHA	44	18	20	38	42	-	-	-	-	-	-
2005-06	U. of Minnesota	WCHA	39	9	14	23	41	-	-	-	-	-	-
2004-05	Green Bay Gamblers	USHL	58	19	28	47	43	-	-	-	-	-	-