Blake Wheeler accused of being a locker room cancer
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Blake Wheeler has been the recent subject of conversation on Reddit as the league addresses locker room bullying and intimidation.
The buzz around Wheeler has been resurfacing as sources have confirmed that former Winnipeg Jets star Patrik Laine will stay in the NHL's player assistance program for an indefinite period of time due to mental struggles.
Wheeler felt his position as the team's top right winger was threatened by Laine, whose original position was right wing. According to the report, outside the locker room, both Wheeler and Scheifele would make things difficult for Laine and talk behind his back.
Although the reports regarding Blake Wheelers bullying isn't exactly new, that type of behaviour from a team captain is unacceptable. The confirmed reports of Patrik Laine staying in the players assistance program has emphasized the need for the league to address locker room harassment.
Blake Wheeler had this to say regarding his behaviour towards Laine:
«Maybe I could have communicated a little better instead of being frustrated.» Wheeler, of course, didn't detail what exactly happened behind the scenes.
Although nothing has been confirmed regarding Patrik Laine's timelines to exit the players assistance program, the Winnipeg Jets wish him the best of luck during his recovery.
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