They've been dealing with quite a few injuries this season, and one of the most recent came on December 15th when he blocked a shot from a teammate. It was announced 2 days later that he would miss atleast 8 weeks after having a groin surgery.
We just learned what the actual injury was, and yikes, it's enough to make everyone cross their legs in pain right now.
Jesus « Blake Wheeler ruptured a testicle after being struck by a Josh Morrissey shot against Nashville on Dec. 15 and finished the game.» I don't even have testicles and I felt pain reading that. #GoJetsGo #NHLJets https://t.co/v4aaS83xqu� LL (@prairieparsons1) January 6, 2023
His recovery came quicker than the 8 weeks though and he is expected to make his return to the lineup tonight.
Winnipeg Jets coach Rick Bowness says Nikolaj Ehlers, Nate Schmidt, Blake Wheeler, and Cole Perfetti will all play tonight against Tampa Bay.#KnuckIfYouHellebuyck#GoJetsGo#FTPH#NHL #HockeyTwitter pic.twitter.com/KzyjtGys2E� Freeze the Puck Hockey (@FTPH_) January 6, 2023
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