**Disclaimer**If you have read any of my posts anythime wheeler is mentioned, you will know I think this guy is going to be a good one**
Wheeler's only knock is the talent level of minnesota high school hockey(or even high school hockey in general). He is going to be a senior this year in high school(although there are rumors he may go to the USHL and play). Is already accepted to the U. of Minnesota for the class of 05'-06'. 6'4, 200lbs for a guy with mobility is really good. The one knock on him that I see is that he doesnt play as physical as his body would allow him to be. Dont get me wrong, he will go into the corners and throw checks. However, I believe he will be more physical when he goes to U. of Minn. in a year. He is an overall athlete(150 yards on 13 catches in the AA state championship football game), not to mention what he did in the hockey state championship game(hat trick in the state championship game). This guy is going to be a player. I think he is going to be a one-year college guy and then head to the AHL or even possibly the NHL.
Being a pens fan, I have no problem with him being picked with the #31 pick. I do believe it is somewhat of a reach, but a reasonable reach. He most likely will go in the 36-46 range of the second round. I believe the pens will pass on him, only because someone is bound to fall from the first round(as it happens every year). I would have they would possible trade down maybe 4-6 spots, and then take him(hopeing he was still there) and pick up and extra 3rd or 4th pick.