Former New York Rangers forward Blake Wheeler may not be done playing in the NHL just yet.
According to The Fourth Period’s Shawn Hutcheon, the Boston Bruins are considering extending a professional tryout to Wheeler.
A source close to the situation has told me the #NHLBruins are considering extending PTO (Professional Tryout) offers to forwards Blake Wheeler and Kailer Yamamoto.
— Shawn Hutcheon (@ShawnHutcheon) August 19, 2024
While Wheeler hinted that he is considering retirement following the end of the season, he didn’t officially retire.
“I have three kids: an 11-year-old, an 8-year-old, a 6-year-old. The 11-year-old’s gonna be in middle school next year,” Wheeler said. “When you come to make those decisions now, I still love the game, still love to play, but I want to be around for their childhood, too, so I think those are the things you weigh.”
This past season, the 37-year-old recorded nine goals, 12 assists and 21 points in 54 total games.
Wheeler suffered a gruesome leg injury in February, which kept him out for the remainder of the regular season and most of the playoffs.
If the Bruins do give Wheeler a chance to revive his career, the veteran forward could find a solid role as a bottom six-forward for a Boston team with Stanley Cup aspirations.
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