Blake Wheeler, the longtime captain and all-time points leader of the Winnipeg Jets, has officially announced his retirement from the NHL after 16 seasons.

Blake Wheeler didn't suit up in the NHL this past season, but his retirement wasn't official. Now, he has confirmed it. The Winnipeg Jets' star winger spoke on 680 CJOB about his present and future.

Former Winnipeg Jets captain Blake Wheeler told 680 CJOB's Jets at Noon that his playing days are over despite not making an official retirement announcement.