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James Wisniewski

Columbus Blue Jackets

1984/02/21 27

6-0 208

Canton, MI

6

the Chicago Blackhawks in 2002 (5th round)

Year Team GP G A P +/- PIM PPG SHG GWG GTG SOG
2011-12 Blue Jackets 29 2 15 17 -18 25 0 0 1 0 55

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Has plenty of offensive capability, including the skills to play the point on the power play, as well as a howitzer of a shot. Is aggressive by nature; he'll drop the mitts and defend his mates. Skates very well and is at his best in an up-tempo system.
Flaws
  • Lacks discipline as a defender, including his positioning, decision-making and being overly aggressive. Is physically strong, but lacks ideal size and reach.
Career Potential
  • Quality offensive defenseman with a mean streak.
  • Awards2003Canadian Major Junior - Defenseman of the Year2003Canadian Major Junior - First All-Star Team2003OHL - Max Kaminsky Trophy (Most Oustanding Defenseman)2003OHL - First All-Star Team2000OHL - First All-Rookie Team

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

January 3, 2012 Broken left ankle, injured reserve.
December 31, 2011 Broken left ankle, day-to-day.
October 25, 2011 Missed 8 games (suspended by nhl).
September 26, 2011 Suspended by the NHL for 8 games.
September 24, 2011 Suspended by the NHL indefinitely.
July 1, 2011 Re-signed by the Columbus Blue Jackets to a six-year contract.
June 29, 2011 Acquired from the Montreal Canadiens.
April 27, 2011 Missed 1 playoff game (undisclosed).
April 26, 2011 Undisclosed, day-to-day.
February 9, 2011 Missed 2 games (flu).
February 5, 2011 Flu, day-to-day.
December 28, 2010 Acquired from the New York Islanders
October 16, 2010 Missed 2 games (suspension).
October 12, 2010 Suspended by the NHL for two games.
July 30, 2010 Acquired from the Anaheim Ducks.
July 5, 2010 Filed for salary arbitration.
April 3, 2010 Missed 8 games (suspension).
March 18, 2010 Suspended by the NHL for 8 games.
November 7, 2009 Missed 2 games (suspension).
November 2, 2009 Suspended by the NHL for 2 games.
October 21, 2009 Missed 3 games (right shoulder injury).
October 11, 2009 Right shoulder injury, sidelined indefinitely.
July 13, 2009 Re-signed as a restricted free agent by the Anaheim Ducks to a one-year contract.
May 10, 2009 Missed 1 playoff game (chest injury).
May 6, 2009 Chest injury, day-to-day.
March 4, 2009 Acquired from the Chicago Blackhawks.
December 16, 2008 Recalled from Rockford (AHL).
December 14, 2008 Missed 28 games (right knee surgery).
December 11, 2008 Assigned to Rockford (AHL).
September 1, 2008 Right knee surgery, sidelined indefinitely.
May 21, 2008 Re-signed by the Chicago Blackhawks.
March 14, 2008 Missed 1 game (suspension).
March 12, 2008 Suspended by the NHL for one game.
January 18, 2008 Missed 10 games (sprained right knee).
December 30, 2007 Sprained right knee, sidelined indefinitely.
December 5, 2007 Missed 3 games (facial injury).
November 28, 2007 Facial injury, day-to-day.
August 10, 2007 Re-signed as a restricted free agent by the Chicago Blackhawks to a one-year contract.
April 9, 2007 Missed the last 15 games of the regular season (right knee injury).
March 9, 2007 Right knee injury, remainder of the regular season.
November 14, 2006 Recalled from Norfolk (AHL).
November 13, 2006 Assigned to Norfolk (AHL).
November 9, 2006 Recalled from Norfolk (AHL).
October 1, 2006 Assigned to Norfolk (AHL).
April 14, 2006 Assigned to Norfolk (AHL).
March 19, 2006 Recalled from Norfolk (AHL).
February 13, 2006 Assigned to Norfolk (AHL).
January 31, 2006 Recalled from Norfolk (AHL).
September 24, 2005 Assigned to Norfolk (AHL).
September 16, 2004 Assigned to Norfolk (AHL).
March 22, 2004 Signed by the Chicago Blackhawks.

Trades

June 29, 2011 Montreal Canadiens traded James Wisniewski to the Columbus Blue Jackets for a 7th round selection in 2012.
December 28, 2010 New York Islanders traded James Wisniewski to the Montreal Canadiens for a 2011 second-round draft pick and a conditional 2012 fifth-round draft pick.
July 30, 2010 Anaheim Ducks traded James Wisniewski to the New York Islanders for a conditional 3rd round selection in 2011.
March 4, 2009 Anaheim Ducks traded Samuel Pahlsson, Logan Stephenson and a conditional 4th round selection in 2009 to the Chicago Blackhawks for James Wisniewski and Petri Kontiola.
June 23, 2002 Drafted by the Chicago Blackhawks in the 5th round (156th overall) in 2002.

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