So many signs point to Blake Wheeler as the consensus choice as the next captain of the Winnipeg Jets.
Rather than swift action with such an announcement, the team has opted for a consultation as its process and the result may not be known until after the regular season is over.
GM Kevin Cheveldayoff and coach Paul Maurice are likely to find those discussions with their players lead to Wheeler — given the veteran winger’s ability to speak about hard issues, cut through fluff and strike what regularly seems to be the right tone for any occasion.