Jets captain Blake Wheeler placed in COVID-19 protocol

The Winnipeg Jets announced early Monday afternoon that they will be without the services of their captain for awhile, as Blake Wheeler has entered COVID-19 protocol.

There's certainly no denying that Wheeler, 35, is an important player for the Jets and the timing could not be worse for the club as they enter a stretch of very winnable games this week against the Minnesota Wild, Anaheim Ducks and San Jose Sharks.

The Jets still have a solid offense even with Wheeler out of the lineup, but the captain is also the heartbeat of the team and one of their top-end playmakers.

Details are sparse at the moment, so it's definitely possible that the big winger has merely come in contact with someone who has tested positive, but everything is pure speculation at this point.


Wheeler suited up in 50 games for the Jets last season, tallying 15 goals and adding 31 assists for 46 points over that span.