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Capt. Wheeler front and centre on top line in Scheifele's absence

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David Zalubowski / The Associated Press Files

Blake Wheeler is used to being the centre of attention, even if it's not something he's particularly comfortable with. It comes with the territory when you're the captain of a hockey team in a Canadian market.

But these days, Wheeler is looking mighty comfortable as the centre of the No. 1 line on one of the NHL's hottest teams. And that has opened up a world of future possibilities for Winnipeg Jets coach Paul Maurice, who admits he'd consider keeping Wheeler down the middle even when his team gets fully healthy.