The Winnipeg Jets ruined any chance of trading Blake Wheeler with one decision

The Winnipeg Jets have been entertaining calls on captain Blake Wheeler since the season ended. The Minnesota native, has two years left on his five year deal, with an AAV of 8.25 million.

Hockey Insider Frank Seravalli reported teams have asked the Jets if they'd be willing to retain any salary on any potential Wheeler deal and Winnipeg declined. This has killed any trade momentum as a result.

With so many potential factors against a Wheeler trade GM Kevin Cheveldayoff will probably have to look at other alternatives to shake up the roster or agree to retain cap if he's truly looking to get a deal done.

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26 JUILLET \| 63 ANSWERS The Winnipeg Jets ruined any chance of trading Blake Wheeler with one decision What other moves will Kevin Cheveldayoff make this off-season?
Trading one of the core forwards	21	33.3 %
Trading two core pieces	16	25.4 %
Nothing, running it back with the same core	26	41.3 %
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