Blake Wheeler

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Number: 26
Height: 6′ 5″
Weight: 205
Shoots: Right
Born: August 31, 1986
Birthplace: Robbinsdale, MN, United States
Distance From Winnipeg: 723 Kms (449 Mi)

Acquired: Trade with Boston on February 18, 2011
Drafted: 2004 NHL Entry Draft by Phoenix
Round: 1st (5th overall)

Salary: $2,450,000
Cap Hit: $2,550,000
Contract Expiry:  2013

Fast Fact: In 2003-04, Wheeler led his High School team to a Minnesota State Championship, scoring a hat trick in the Final game.

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