There was a lot of interest in a series of tweets that the Jets captain sent out over the weekend.
It seemed clear that he was supporting his fellow Americans first amendment right to free speech.
Fast forward to today when the Jets captain as well as Jacob Trouba (Michigan) and Matt Hendricks (Minnesota) also discussed the issue.
Audio:
Blake Wheeler
Jacob Trouba
Matt Hendricks
All audio courtesy of TSN 1290 Winnipeg.
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