Overview

• Wheeler concluded his career with 1,172 NHL games, earning two All-Star selections and totaling 943 points with 321 goals and 622 assists.
• He spent 16 seasons across four teams—the Bruins, Thrashers, Jets and Rangers—and captained the Winnipeg franchise from 2016-17 through 2022-23.
• Severe injuries, including torn ankle ligaments and a broken fibula in 2024, were key factors in his decision to retire.
• His final appearance came in a single 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs game for the Rangers after missing much of the regular season.
• An icon of American hockey, Wheeler ranks in the top 30 for games played and goals among U.S.-born players and represented Team USA at the 2014 Olympics.