Inside Wheeler’s Shocking Summer 2025 NHL Prospect Rankings: Who’s the True Future Star?
He’s not the most cerebral player, he can be a little too net-focused at times and his discipline/hot-headedness can get him into trouble, but he has taken noticeable strides to become a little more inventive and a little less predictable from A to B (I’ve been more and more impressed by his little hesitations and his widened vision in possession). He does need a specific type of linemate as he can take up a lot of air on his line, so to speak, but you’ve always been able to live with it because of the consistency of his impact. His backhand has also become a legit weapon, adding another layer to his shooting arsenal. There’s just so much that looks translatable about his game. The way he gets shots off hard, even from off-balance and sometimes falling stances. The way he battles and the fearlessness with which he drives the net. His overall dexterity.
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