Found May 30, 2008 on Goon's World: Yardbarker Blogger Network
TEAMS: Minnesota Wild
PLAYERS: Blake Wheeler
Here is an interesting story I found on the continuing Blake Wheeler drama over on the the Hockey news blog. The blog post even mentions what I thought might be a possibility for Blake Wheeler. It could be quite possible that Blake Wheeler might want to play for the home town team the Minnesota Wild. It will be interesting to see how this story plays out in the next month or two. When you read into this story more it would appear that making money isn't the most important part of Blakes decision. (Read the whole story here) Over the course of a three-year entry-level deal, that means Wheeler is potentially leaving $225,000 on the table. "He isn't chasing the money," said Wheeler's agent Matt Keator. "It's about choosing where you want to play and where you want to live. It's not about the money and I think that's refreshing." Maloney did not return phone calls Thursday night, but perhaps he can take solace in the fact that the Coyotes will receive the 35th overall pick as compensation in what is regarded as a very deep draft. Other executives around the league were baffled by Wheeler's decision, given that the Coyotes seem to have some promising young players and seem headed in the right direction under head coach Wayne Gretzky. All things being equal

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  • FanboomHockey
    Yep I kinda always thought Wheeler my end up going Wild. I am amazed it may just happen. Nice one goon!
  • Goon48
    Looks like Blake is going to the Bruins.
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