Quoting: MisstheWhalers
A contender could take him, the Jets would just have to take some money back to make it work.
He is playing on the 2nd line now and I never said he couldn't play just that if he wants a cup it isn't happening with the Jets and the Jets need an overhaul that I doubt he'll want to be a part of.
Little's contract is fine for now, he produces in line with his paycheck and they've missed him big time this season, in time it may become an issue but it isn't right now or next season. The Jets issue right now is Little being out, Buff's absence and the $7M combined that's being paid to Lowry and Perreault who are producing at a 4th line rate, if those two were putting up points like an average 3rd line does the Jets would be in a better position right now, they need to look at moving those two at the TDL if possible, they both need to go as part of the overhaul that needs to happen.
I agree with you that the Jets would have to take money back to move Wheeler, however I can’t see how this would improve the franchise. In such a circumstances, it is toxic contract coming back. Wheeler in my opinion, in more than point producer.
A quick view of Little’s stats, I didn’t realize he was able to stay healthy the past two seasons. His history of injury is alarming. Four years remaining on his contract, at age 32, it should be expected his availability and production will decline.
I am sure that the Jets’ record would be better if they were healthy. Considering what Cheveldayoff did quickly to fix the back end in October, them team has played exceptionally well. He has been criticized for not replacing the free agents who left, but his situation last summer was difficult. I think he couldn’t commit money to the blue-line until the RFA’s were resolved. With so many high profiled ELC expiring last season, it was a game of chicken determining market value of these players. No GM wanted overpay their players.
Buff not reporting to camp magnified the Jets crisis on the blue. I praise Cheveldayoff for not hitting the panic button and using the cap recklessly to fill spaces.
It may not be a ideal year, for the Jets but there future is bright.