He's good. Great scorer. Top tier shooting talent. AND he did take some steps to be less of a liability in his own end this year as well.

Problem is he wants top line minutes and the Jets won't do that because, well, because Wheeler won't play anywhere other than Scheifele's wing.

Teams aren't offering much because they know they're going to have to sign his next contract, which will likely be massive, and it's hard to fit that in under the current market.
- BINGO!

True, he also seems very unmotivated a lot. He’ll score 5 goals one night and then scoreless for 30 games..he’s about as streaky as they come, but when he’s on he’s incredible.

Sure is, but he and Scheifele have told Maurice they won't split up, so his hands are kind of tied.

I dunno. I don't think they have a good mix of personalities in Winnipeg. There's a reason they lost Trouba, and now will be losing Laine. Not to mention Kane wanting out and Byfuglien just straight up quitting hockey entirely.
- BINGO!

Not to be that guy but: who is committed and motivated to play in Winnipeg beyond a few outliers?

Not to be that guy but: who is committed and motivated to play in Winnipeg beyond a few outliers?
- mjones242

well they have the human rights museum. Maybe Dougie would go?

Yes likely finished but would love to see Connor Brown back

True, he also seems very unmotivated a lot. He’ll score 5 goals one night and then scoreless for 30 games..he’s about as streaky as they come, but when he’s on he’s incredible.
- bryant

Sure, but it's a bit different when you're not playing with someone like Scheifele

Yes likely finished but would love to see Connor Brown back
- Leafcup

Dare I ask, why?

Yes likely finished but would love to see Connor Brown back
- Leafcup

Ehh... I'd rather give a guy like Korshkov a chance.

yes but youre not welcome round these parts
- TheMussel

Sure, but it's a bit different when you're not playing with someone like Scheifele
- PatC80

If I were the Jets I'd be running with this as my Top 6:

Laine*-Scheifele-Wheeler
Connor-Stastny-Ehlers*

* These guys should be playing on their off-hand wing.

Wheeler should be feeding a goal-scoring phenom like Laine all-day. Connor can score, but I don't put him quite in the same class as Laine in terms of elite-shooting.

Ehh... I'd rather give a guy like Korshkov a chance.
- mjones242

That's not a bad option either. Cheaper then Brown

If I were the Jets I'd be running with this as my Top 6:

Laine*-Scheifele-Wheeler
Connor-Stastny-Ehlers*

* These guys should be playing on their off-hand wing.

Wheeler should be feeding a goal-scoring phenom like Laine all-day. Connor can score, but I don't put him quite in the same class as Laine in terms of elite-shooting.
- mjones242

Agreed. Laine is a top line player

Steaks are going on the grill in about 30 minutes.. porterhouse with Baked and asparagus tips.. oh my... Wife has turned into quite the grill master this past summer.


- dozerD10

Grilling is manly man stuff, with beers and such. Don’t go ruining it.

well they have the human rights museum. Maybe Dougie would go?
- drexel

Awwwwwww...

Awwwwwww...
- Woderwick

'clever' attempt to get the political bs started...

Do you guys want me to talk to Chuck...i can probably get him to trade you the bargaining rights to barber or clarke for a 2nd and
a 3rd???

Let’s do this deal Dufus!!!

Do you guys want me to talk to Chuck...i can probably get him to trade you the bargaining rights to barber or clarke for a 2nd and
a 3rd???

Let’s do this deal Dufus!!!
- bruceflyers

You sound nervous.

Grilling is manly man stuff, with beers and such. Don’t go ruining it.
- Woderwick

Short of fishing for yellowtail and such .. I'm a hack as a cook.. and Porterhouses are way to expensive to be jacking up...

Short of fishing for yellowtail and such .. I'm a hack as a cook.. and Porterhouses are way to expensive to be jacking up...
- dozerD10

Christ man! Does she have a great set of power tools in her garage too?

Imagine if he could somehow play with some semblance of motivation...
- mjones242

Imagine if the Leafs could play with some semblance of motivation in a deciding playoff game.

Imagine if the Leafs could play with some semblance of motivation in a deciding playoff game.
- bobbyisno1

Imagine Freddie could stop letting in soft goals in deciding playoff games...

Imagine Freddie could stop letting in soft goals in deciding playoff games...
- mjones242

Imagine both happening at the same time...

Imagine both happening at the same time...
- Steven_Seagull

Imagine Freddie could stop letting in soft goals in deciding playoff games...
- mjones242

Imagine if bruceflyer gets another ban.

Imagine both happening at the same time...
- Steven_Seagull

Weegar or Savard.. If not, keep Kerfoot
- PatC80

If Liljegren is being traded, I hope they get someone much better than those guys.