Blake Wheeler has been one of the Winnipeg Jets best players since coming from Atlanta. He’s never had any horrible seasons, and generally is among top in the league for points and assists each year. I believe it’s the fact that Winnipeg isn’t covered much. Nobody talks about our guys, and that’s likely why Wheeler flew by them while making these selections.
As you know, there is one guy who sort of proves the statement on Winnipeg being under covered wrong. His name is Dustin Byfuglien. Byfuglien, like Wheeler, is one of the best in the NHL.