I was worried that by going to arbitration, Blake wheeler was maybe trying to term himself out with perhaps a two-year deal, then test the free agent market.
Fortunately for all Jets fans Wheeler avoided arbitration (which isn't a guarantee that things would have went his way) and signed a long-term six-year deal worth $33.6 million.
Great things in store...
"For me, it was virtually a no-brainer. I sat down with my agent this spring. I looked him in the eyes and said, 'This is where I want to be,'" Wheeler said Saturday during a conference call. "I believe we have what it takes to get to the next level. This is just part of that process. I really, truly believe that great things are in store for this group."
Talking about the Jets acquisition of Devin Setoguchi and Michael Frolic:
"I think they're great additions. You have two guys who have proved they can provide offense," Wheeler said. "Frolik just won a Stanley Cup. You can never discount adding a Stanley Cup champion to your team. That is an instant boost right away. I'm really excited with what they bring to the table."
