Former Bruins Player Set to Move Teams

Winnipeg finds itself at a crossroads this summer following the Jets' disappointing early exit from the playoffs and Coach Rick Bowness openly criticizing the players.

The air is thick with speculation regarding a potential Pierre-Luc Dubois trade, uncertainties surrounding goalie Connor Hellebuyck's long-term commitment, and now, the precarious situation surrounding the beloved former captain, Blake Wheeler.

According to a recent report shared by popular sports commentator Steve Dangle on social media, Wheeler's time with the Jets seems to be drawing to a close, with a buyout appearing as the most likely course of action.

Despite a commendable season, where Wheeler amassed an impressive 55 points, it appears that his standing within the team has waned, particularly after his public rebuttal to Bowness' criticisms, raising doubts about the coach's veracity.

Last year, attempts to trade Wheeler faltered due to the organization's hesitancy to retain a portion of his substantial $8.25-million salary.

These recent developments significantly increase the likelihood of a buyout, which would have a $2.75 million impact on the salary cap spread over two seasons.

Adding to the intrigue, TSN's Darren Dreger highlights that other teams have expressed interest in acquiring Wheeler via trade.