Blake Wheeler ready to make impact for Rangers in Conference Finals

The 37-year-old right winger just dropped the news that he's set to make a comeback, ready to step up in whatever role the Blueshirts need him for come game one on Wednesday night.

Wheeler's been sidelined since mid-February, missing out on a chunk of the regular season action. Yet don't let that fool you. In the games he did play, he still managed to make an impact, tallying nine goals, twelve assists, twenty-three penalty minutes, and a solid +2 on the top line with Mika Zibanejad and Chris Kreider.

Wheeler's no stranger to the NHL scene. With over 1100 games under his belt, he's acted as a trusted veteran in the locker room. Last summer, he inked a one-year deal with the Rangers after a decade stint with the Atlanta Thrashers/Winnipeg Jets. It might be his shot at one last run for the Stanley Cup before hanging up his skates.

The 37-year-old has had ups and downs throughout his career, yet that's all part of the game. Some fans might remember that whole captaincy debacle in 2022-2023 with the Jets when he was stripped of the letter by management to not much fault of his own.

Yet, let's focus on the present. Wheeler's back, and he's ready to rev up his engine for the conference finals.