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Winnipeg Jets captain Blake Wheeler has entered NHL’s COVID-19 protocols

The Jets practiced today in Minnesota and noticeable by his absence was captain Blake Wheeler.

Photo Credit: Alexander James (Illegal Curve)

Following skate Jets head coach Paul Maurice indicated during his media availability that Wheeler is in COVID protocol according to Mike McIntyre of the Winnipeg Free Press. His status for tomorrow’s game is unknown.

David Minuk

Working hard on a daily basis to provide the latest Winnipeg Jets and Manitoba Moose news for our readers and listeners. I also appear on the Illegal Curve Hockey Show every Saturday on our YouTube channel as well as the Illegal Curve Post-Game Show after every single Jets game. And I occasionally jump in the play-by-play booth at Canada Life to provide colour analysis during Manitoba Moose games.

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