Game-breaking news strikes Rangers Vs. Panthers game one
During an optional skate for the New York Rangers, 37-year old forward, Blake Wheeler revealed he was going to be available for the Eastern Conference finals after being sidelined since February.
ESPN's Greg Wyshynski revealed Blake Wheeler's comment on becoming available:
«I think once you get rid of the red jersey, and the fact they take me off of the injured reserve, I think that's been my goal the whole time since I got hurt: to be an option and be available again. And that's where we're at,»
«It's going to be in the coach's hands from there, but I'm ready in any capacity I can to help out.»
«It's going to be in the coach's hands from there, but I'm ready in any capacity I can to help out.»
Blake Wheeler was injured February 15th against the Montreal Canadiens, after his leg bent awkwardly between the board and needed to be assisted off the ice.
Wheeler was then placed in long term injury reserve for the rest of the regular season, even he was sidelined he did participate in practice of the last few weeks. Wheeler was allowed to remove his non-contact jersey on Monday.
New York Rangers signed Wheeler last summer after his contract was bought out by the Jets, within 54 games Wheeler managed to tally 21 points.
Source: Sportsnet
Rangers' Blake Wheeler available for Eastern Conference Final vs. Panthers
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