The Winnipeg Jets have re-signed forward Blake Wheeler to a six-year deal worth $33.6 million, the team announced on twitter. Wheeler led the Jets with 19 goals during the 2012-2013 season and his 41 points were the second highest amount on the club.
Wheeler expressed his excitement with the deal on twitter, writing "Thrilled to be a Jet for 6 more years."
Originally drafted by the Phoenix Coyotes in 2004, Wheeler has seen time during five NHL seasons, playing previously for the Boston Bruins and the now-defunct Atlanta Thrashers (who relocated to become the Jets).
The Wheeler deal follows closely behind the team's re-signing of center Bryan Little, who agreed to a five-year, $23.5 million contract on Monday to avoid salary arbitration.
Winnipeg finished the 2012-2013 season with a record of 24-21 with three overtime losses, missing the playoffs.
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