Mark Scheifele Shares Heartwarming Moment With Former Jets Captain Blake Wheeler During Pre-Game Interview

Earlier this week, a new announcement confirmed that Blake Wheeler would be joining Sportsnet's coverage of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

With Wheeler on board, his first assignment as an analyst is covering his former team, the Winnipeg Jets, as they take on the Dallas Stars in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Before tonight's game, Mark Scheifele joined the broadcast for an interview and was able to have a fun moment with Wheeler, who asked him a very important question regarding the Jets' strategy and mindset.

During the interview, Wheeler asked Scheifele about specific adjustments the Jets might make to their power play for tonight's game.

In his response, Scheifele shared his love and admiration for his former teammate but played the Jets' strategic plans close to the vest.

While Wheeler likely did not get the response he wanted, this moment was great for him to get his feet wet interviewing a player he has so much comfort with and knows how to communicate with.

After the interview concluded Jets fans rushed to social media to react to the great moment between a pair of franchise legends.

One has to wonder if this interview between Scheifele and Wheeler and knowing the team's former captain is watching can provide some extra motivation to the squad.

If the Jets can find a way to advance once again in the Stanley Cup Playoffs would could get another moment between Wheeler and a former teammate in the future.