Blake Wheeler, nearly three months after sustaining a significant lower-body injury, has returned to practice with the New York Rangers in Greenburgh. During the session, Wheeler was seen wearing a red non-contact jersey, indicating his limited participation. His presence at practice was notably acknowledged with a round of stick taps from teammates as he led the post-practice huddle. Although Wheeler's return to the ice is a positive sign, it remains uncertain when he will be fully cleared to play, impacting the Rangers' playoff depth.
Nearly 3 months after ugly lower-body injury, Blake Wheeler practicing with #NYR https://t.co/RudLs2FmME
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Wheeler gets a hearty round of stick taps while leading the post-practice huddle #NYR
Greetings from Greenburgh, where Blake Wheeler is on ice with the #NYR for practice, wearing a red, no-contact jersey.
The Rangers practice is under way and we have a Blake Wheeler sighting. He's on the ice in a red non contact jersey.
We have a Blake Wheeler sighting at today’s #NYR practice. He’s wearing a red non-contact jersey.
Blake Wheeler is on the ice for #NYR practice in a red non-contact jersey
Greetings from Greenburgh, where Adam Fox is practicing with the #NYR today.