Inside Wheeler’s Shocking Summer 2025 NHL Prospect Rankings: Who’s the True Future Star?
And then on top of those things, he has a bit of a chip on his shoulder. He’s always engaged, he keeps his feet moving, and he plays with a ton of energy. He finishes his checks and knocks his fair share of players over despite being on the smaller side. He’s also sturdier on his feet than his listed height (5-foot-9) might suggest, which helps him play between checks. He creates a ton of breakaways for himself. It’s hard for defensemen to track him when he gets into twists and turns. He’s impressive in the shootout with a variety of moves he can go to. He routinely has a half step on the opposition, both in jump and in raw speed whenever he turns on the jets. He plays the game with enough drive that his size usually doesn’t feel like a major factor. He seems to pounce on so many pucks when they squirt into holes in coverage.
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