Former Boston Bruins player Blake Wheeler has officially called it a career
Former Boston Bruins player, Blake Wheeler has made a major decision after being eliminated by the Florida Panthers in the playoffs.
After being eliminated in 6 games by the Florida Panthers, the Rangers' Blake Wheeler will retire from the NHL.
Wheeler had been sidelined after an injury suffered in a game against the Montreal Canadiens.
He had sat on LTIR until the end of the regular, only returning to play during the playoffs. Wheeler would only play in Game 4 during the Eastern Conference Finals.
When Wheeler was asked by the media, about a possible return to the NHL next season, there wasn't a definite no, but it sounds like a no:
We'll keep you updated as the story develops.
Blake Wheeler is currently a UFA and has played 1,172 NHL games, scoring 321 goals and 622 assists for 943 points during his career.
Source: New York Rangers Insider
New York Rangers veteran set to retire after a disappointing elimination
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JUIN 4 | 267 ANSWERS Former Boston Bruins player Blake Wheeler has officially called it a career Will Blake Wheeler retire officially next season? | ||
| Yes | 222 | 83.1 % |
| No | 45 | 16.9 % |
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