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After the wheels fell off, Wheeler looks in the mirror

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The tone was familiar, as was the message. Blake Wheeler has been here before with the Winnipeg Jets — on the outside looking in as the Stanley Cup playoffs near — and it’s not a happy place for the veteran winger.

Wheeler was holding court with the media after Tuesday’s morning skate and, as per usual, was honest with his feelings and the role he’ll play, he hopes, in turning this thing around.

JOHN WOODS / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Files</p><p&gtBlake Wheeler isn't satisfied being the top scorer on a bottom team. He wants to go deep, and soon, into the playoffs.</p>
JOHN WOODS / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Files

But that’s down the road. In there here and now, what’s happening with the Jets stings.