Inside Wheeler’s Shocking Summer 2025 NHL Prospect Rankings: Who’s the True Future Star?
He’s a slick one-on-one player but will also wait for that extra split-second and then just sling a pass tape-to-tape across the grain. He has become a bit of a puck thief, consistently tracking back hard to empty the tank and make effort plays on lifts. There are times when he waits too long to make his plays, but you live with that, given his unique ability to find guys in open space with real craft and puck skill in possession.
He’s a better skater than he gets credit for, with average to above-average speed and developing power to his stride as he has gotten stronger. I see a skilled, crafty, inventive, nifty top-six playmaking winger with clear PP1 upside. I think he has a chance to be a star if the Rangers develop and use him properly.
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