The New York Rangers‘ biggest splash this offseason was signing veteran forward Blake Wheeler to a one-year contract. While not the flashiest move, it’s a signing that the Rangers needed to make after coming to terms with the fact that neither Vladimir Tarasenko nor Patrick Kane would be returning. Despite his old age, Wheeler could be an impactful player for the Rangers in 2023.
“Blake wants to win the Cup, and he believes this is the right spot for that,” agent Matt Keator, who also represents fellow Blueshirts Chris Kreider and Adam Fox, told Slap Shots.